I am trying to learn physics, but I'm having trouble.

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A high school junior passionate about physics and mathematics, inspired by a love for cars, is seeking assistance with challenge questions related to Units and Dimensional Analysis from the MIT OpenCourseWare Physics I course. The discussion emphasizes the importance of utilizing the "Homework & Coursework Questions" sub-forums for specific problems and encourages reviewing the rules and existing threads before posting. For general conceptual help, the "General Physics" forum is recommended as a suitable resource.
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Allow me to introduce myself. I am a high school junior who is very much interested in physics, mathematics, and learning in general. The reason why I am in love with physics can be traced back to my passion for cars.

Now, going on age 17, I am exploring physics using this: http://ocw.mit.edu/courses/physics/8-01sc-physics-i-classical-mechanics-fall-2010/index.htm

My problem has to do with solving the challenge questions on Units and Dimensional Analysis. Can someone help me?
 
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If you want help with specific problems/exercises, take a look at the sub-forums of "Homework & Coursework Questions", right above this forum on the PF home page. Before you post questions there, read the rules and some threads so you can see how we do things there.

If you want conceptual/general help, use one of our regular physics forums. "General Physics" would probably be a suitable place to start.
 
Thanks. Sorry about the trouble!
 
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