Show that the equation is dimensionally consistent.

PHYSICS · Multi-part · A Level · Physics · Measurements and their errors · Measurements and their errors

Problem

Show that the equation F=m aF = m\,a is dimensionally consistent. (i) Write the dimensional formula of force. (ii) Write the dimensional formula of the right-hand side m am\,a. (iii) State whether the two sides are dimensionally consistent.

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