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document.write( ": <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> in an exponential expression such as A=be -(t/RC) power, we cannot attach units to the exponent -(t/RC) beacause a base, such as e can only be raised to a pure number. consequently, if the variable t in this equation is measured in seconds, what does this imply about the units on the product RC? </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "RC must also be in seconds so the units cancel leaving t/RC a pure number.<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Cheers,<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Stan H.<BR>\n" );
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