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Dimensional analysis problems - Kinematics
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Highlights: Homework problems using dimensional analysis throughout the curriculum sorted by physics topics: one problem on kinematics
Abstract: DA plays a fundamental conceptual role as a way to help students learn to blend physical concepts with mathematical representations. This requires somewhat of a "phase transition" in student thinking - switching from thinking about variables as standing for numbers to ones standing for physical measurements. A good way to help them is to provide DA activities throughout the class. This section provides problems appropriate for homework or short in-class activities. There are problems for many different topics throughout the class. See the introduction and overview page to this unit and the list of problems.
Resource Types: Homework, Restricted access
Remote Learning Ready: This resource has been designed or adapted for use in remote learning.
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Classical Mechanics

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Math Topics: 
Algebra; Differential Calculus

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Dimensional analysis problems - Kinematics

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Copyright:   2025 Edward Redish

License:   CC BY-NC-SA - Attribution, No Commercial uses and Share Alike. Derivative works must have the same license.

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