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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