SOLUTION: Is the equation v = v0 + at dimensionally consistent, where v and v0 are velocities, a
is acceleration and t is time. (answer: consistent)
Hint: note that addition or subtraction
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Hint: note that addition or subtraction
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Question 505437: Is the equation v = v0 + at dimensionally consistent, where v and v0 are velocities, a
is acceleration and t is time. (answer: consistent)
Hint: note that addition or subtraction the same units has NO effect on the units. For Answer by richard1234(7193) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Yes. The unit of v is (length)/(time) (SI unit would be m/s), v_0 would have the same unit. The units of a are (length)/(time^2) (m/s^2), and time is given as a "time" (s), so the units of at would be (length)/(time) or m/s. The units are consistent.
