College Physics (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32160-183-1
ISBN 13: 978-0-32160-183-4

Chapter 1 - Measurement and Problem Solving - Learning Path Questions and Exercises - Exercises - Page 28: 16

Answer

(a) Newton, $\mathrm{N}$ in base quantities is $\mathrm{[M^1L^1T^{-2}]}$. (b) Equation $F=mv^2/r$ gives the same units for $\mathrm{N}$ as $F=ma$.

Work Step by Step

(a) We have, mass - $\mathrm{[M^1L^0T^0]}$. for acceleration - $\mathrm{[M^0L^1T^{-2}]}$. Their product, F has units $\mathrm{kg.m/s^2}$ and is $\mathrm{[M^1L^1T^{-2}]}$ in base quantities. (b) Equation - $F=mv^2/r$ RHS - $mv^2/r$ will have units $\mathrm{kg.(m/s)^2/m}$ = $\mathrm{kg.m/s^2}$ which is the same as obtained in (a).
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