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Dimensional analysis

Learning objectives

  • Express common physical dimensions in the form \hbox{Length}^a\times \hbox{Time}^b\times \hbox{Mass}^c
  • Identify dimensions of parameters
  • Use dimensional analysis to hypothesize the form of a modeling law (Buckingham Pi)

Before class

  • Review the basic physical dimensions and units.
  • Consult the main points of the lesson.

In class

  • Unit conversion with Wolfram Alpha
  • Modeling problems.

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