The variables x, v, and a have the dimensions of [l], [l]/[t], and [l]/[t]2, respectively. these variables are related by an equation that has the form vn = 2ax, where n is an integer constant (1, 2, 3, etc.) without dimensions. what must be the value of n, so that both sides of the equation have the same dimensions?

Respuesta :

The value of n must be 2, so that both sides of the equation have the same dimensions.

Explanation

The variables [tex]x, v[/tex] and [tex]a[/tex] have the dimensions of [tex][l], \frac{[l]}{[t]}[/tex] and [tex]\frac{[l]}{[t]^2}[/tex] respectively.

These variables are related by an equation that has the form [tex]v^n= 2ax[/tex]

So, the dimension of the left side ⇒  [tex](v^n)[/tex] ⇒ [tex](\frac{[l]}{[t]})^n[/tex]

and the dimension of the right side ⇒ [tex](2ax)[/tex] ⇒ [tex]\frac{[l]}{[t]^2} *[l]= \frac{[l]^2}{[t]^2} = (\frac{[l]}{[t]})^2[/tex]

If both sides of the equation have the same dimensions, so...

[tex](\frac{[l]}{[t]})^n = (\frac{[l]}{[t]})^2\\ \\ So.. n= 2[/tex]

So, the value of [tex]n[/tex] must be 2.