There's a question of dimension

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Start date Sep 24, 2006
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The discussion focuses on representing dimensions using the fundamental units of length (L), mass (M), and time (T). Participants explore how to express the dimensionless quantity "1" through various equations, such as 1 = 1s × 1Hz and 1 = 1 kg m/s × 1 s/kg m. The challenge lies in finding alternative representations that maintain dimensional consistency. The conversation emphasizes the complexity of dimensional analysis in physics. Overall, the thread seeks clarity on the mathematical relationships between dimensions.

Sep 24, 2006

dreamsfly

As known,we can use 3 basic dimensions to represent other dimensions,but how to represent I with L,M,T?

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Sep 25, 2006

dreamsfly

Hello? Is there anyone could help me?

Sep 25, 2006

Hargoth

For example, 1 = 1s \times 1Hz = 1 \frac{s}{s} or 1 = 1 \frac{kg m}{s} \times 1\frac{s}{kg m}

I don't think there is another possibility ...

Last edited: Sep 25, 2006

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