Find Physical Dimension of Constant C2

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hi, I have to find the dimension of the constant C2. I have no problem with finding constant C1. Here is the question, and I appreciate your help.

the equation is :

m= [tex]\sqrt{\frac{2t}{C1}}+m cos(\frac{1}{C2}t)[/tex]


I would like please to understand the solution with knowing the exact answer.
 
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AmrAmin said:
m= [tex]\sqrt{\frac{2t}{C1}}+m cos(\frac{1}{C2}t)[/tex]

The argument of a trigonometric function, such as (t/C2) here, is expressed in radians (or degrees), which is considered to be a dimensionless value. Recall that angle is defined on a circle as the arclength along the circle (s) divided by the radius of the circle (R); thus (theta) = s/R , making the radian a dimensionless unit.
 
Hint: Angles are considered dimensionless.
 
Thank you guys for making this is clear to me.