Dimensions, Unit Operations Homework (True/False)

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The discussion revolves around the dimensional analysis of physical quantities X and Y, which are stated to have different units. Participants are tasked with determining the validity of various mathematical operations involving these quantities.

Discussion Character

  • Conceptual clarification, Assumption checking

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • Participants explore the validity of operations such as addition, multiplication, and exponentiation involving dimensionally different quantities. There is a focus on whether certain operations can yield physically meaningful results.

Discussion Status

Some participants express confidence in their assessments of the operations, while others seek confirmation of their reasoning. There is an ongoing exploration of the implications of dimensional differences on mathematical operations.

Contextual Notes

Participants mention constraints related to the correctness of their answers, indicating a limited number of attempts allowed for submission. There is also a concern about the physical meaning of operations involving constants raised to dimensional quantities.

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Homework Statement



X and Y are dimensionally different. (They have different units.) Select ALL the physically meaningful operations. State which are true or false
1. X/Y or X*Y
2. X+Y or X-Y
3. e^(X/Y) or e^(X+Y)
4. X^2 +Y^2 or X^X + Y^Y
5. X^2 or Y^2
6. X^(1/3) or Y^(1/3)

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I'm assuming

1. True because you could have like velocity/second, etc.
2. False, you can't add apples and oranges
3. False no idea though
4. False
5. True
6. True

An explanation along with the correct answers would be greatly appreciated.
 
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FAJISTE said:
1. True because you could have like velocity/second, etc.
2. False, you can't add apples and oranges
3. False no idea though
4. False
5. True
6. True

I believe you have all correct so far.

For 3, I don't think it is possible to raise a constant to the power of a quanity.
Else it'd be like saying 2^(4 kilograms) or e^(2 Newtons), it is physically meaningless.
 
thanks a lot, if I could just have a complete confirmation since I only have one last try to get it right in the computer
 
N/m i was right, thanks for the confirm tho
 

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