Finding the Dimensionally Consistent Powers for Acceleration Equation

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The discussion focuses on determining the powers p and q in the equation A=V^p t^q to achieve dimensional consistency. Given that acceleration (A) is represented as L^1 T^-2 and velocity (V) as L^1 T^-1, the equation can be expressed as (L^1 T^-1)^p (T)^q. By equating dimensions, it is established that p must equal 2 and q must equal 1, resulting in a dimensionally consistent equation.

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Acceleration is related to velocity and time by the following expression: A=V^p t^q

Find the powers p and q that make this equation dimensionally consistent.
 
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You know that acceleration is L^1 T^-2, that velocity is L^1 T^-1 and t is of course T.

[tex]V^p t^q = (L^1 T^{-1})^p (T)^q = (L^1 T^{-2}) = A[/tex]

this is your very basic dimensionality problem. Try to look over some examples and post your work if you need further help.
 

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