Question

In the first set of problems. Units and Dimensional Analysis Challenge Problem Solutions. Problem 1. What does b in the first equation stand for and in the equations 5 and 6 how to we determine V=0 and x=-1/2

Answer 1

"b" is the constant of proportionality. It is used whenever you wish to replace \[\alpha\] with "="

If the exponents of all the fundamental dimensions are added and compared to the Left-Hand-side of the equation, you will find that V=0 and x=-1/2

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