Redbelly98 said:Welcome to Physics Forums
Since it's multiple choice, how about examining each answer and seeing if it matches ML/T2
For example:
a) mv = M L/T (is not ML/T2)
etc.
Dimensional analysis is a mathematical technique used to convert between units of measurement and check the validity of equations. It involves identifying the dimensions of physical quantities and manipulating them to ensure that they are consistent with the units being used.
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