Units of Square root of a quantity

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The discussion revolves around understanding the units of the square root of a physical quantity, specifically tension measured in Newtons (N). Participants are exploring how to express the square root of tension in terms of its fundamental units.

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  • Conceptual clarification, Mathematical reasoning

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  • The original poster attempts to determine the units of the square root of tension, leading to a discussion on the expression of units in terms of fundamental quantities.

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Participants have provided insights into the units of Newtons and how to derive the units for the square root of tension. There is an ongoing exploration of the relationship between these units, but no consensus has been reached yet.

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The discussion includes the definition of Newtons in terms of kilograms, meters, and seconds, which is central to understanding the unit conversion being discussed.

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Example: If the tension in a string is 25N, the square root of that tension would be 5 ...what?
 
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5 sqrt(N)
 
And if you feel like elaborating, [N] = \frac{kg \cdot m}{s^2}
[\sqrt{N}]=\frac{kg^{1/2} \cdot m^{1/2}}{s}
 
Thanks to both of you.
 

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