Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around finding a chart or list that details quantities along with their dimensions using the MLtT (Mass-Length-Time-Temperature) and FLtT (Force-Length-Time-Temperature) systems, as well as the corresponding SI and English units. Participants express challenges in locating this information, particularly in the context of a Thermo-Fluids class.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory
- Technical explanation
- Debate/contested
- Homework-related
Main Points Raised
- One participant requests a source for a chart listing dimensions in MLtT and FLtT systems along with SI and English units.
- Another participant suggests using the website efunda.com for unit categories, claiming it provides dimensional units for various quantities.
- A participant expresses concern about a potential fee for accessing information on efunda.com.
- Multiple participants assert that efunda.com is free to use, questioning the initial claim about fees.
- One participant reports encountering a pop-up indicating that their free session was about to expire and mentions a membership fee for full access.
- Suggestions are made to consult physics textbooks for unit tables, although one participant notes they no longer have a textbook.
- Additional resources are provided, including links to EngNet and another unit conversion site, as alternatives for finding the needed information.
- A participant expresses confusion about how to express certain dimensions, such as angular velocity, in the MLtT system and notes the absence of specific quantities like "Modulus of Elasticity" in available resources.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
There is disagreement regarding the accessibility and cost of information on efunda.com, with some participants asserting it is free while others report encountering fees. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the best sources for the requested dimensional information.
Contextual Notes
Participants mention limitations in their access to textbooks and specific resources, indicating a reliance on online information that may not comprehensively cover the MLtT and FLtT systems.