What are the units for magnetic pressure?

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The formula for magnetic pressure is given as P_{B} = B^{2}/(2μ_{0}), where P_{B} represents magnetic pressure in Pascals. The left-hand side units are clearly Pascals, while the right-hand side units are expressed as T^2 H^-1 m. A discussion on dimensional analysis reveals that P can be expressed as force per unit area, while the magnetic field B relates to force, charge, and velocity. The permeability of free space, μ_{0}, is defined in terms of mass, charge, and length. The challenge lies in reconciling the units on both sides of the equation through proper dimensional analysis.
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The formula for magnetic pressure is

P_{B} = \frac{B^{2}}{2\mu_{0}}

Now, the units on the left hand side are clearly Pascals, but the units on the RHS are T^2 H^-1 m.

I've been trying and I can't see how to make the units on the RHS equal the units on the LHS. does anyone have any insight?
 
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Use dimensional analysis.
I'll start you off:

##[P]=[F][A]^{-1}## since P=F/A
##=[F][qv]^{-1}## since F=qvB.

##[\mu_0]=[m^2 kg C^{-2}]##
 
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