Using Dimensional Analysis
- An important skill is to be able to check the homogeneity of physical equations using the SI base units
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- This is also known as dimensional analysis
- The units on either side of the equation should be the same
- To check the homogeneity of physical equations:
- Check the units on both sides of an equation
- Determine if they are equal
- If they do not match, the equation will need to be adjusted
Worked example
