Physics

Physics

Problem

(i) State the principle of dimensional homogeneity of physical equations. (ii) The range R of a projectile projected with an initial speed u at an angle θ to the horizontal is written by a student as R=u sin⁡2θg.R = \frac{u\,\sin 2\theta}{g}. Examine whether this expression is dimensionally consistent. (iii) Another student writes the alternative expression R=u2 sin⁡2θg2.R = \frac{u^{2}\,\sin 2\theta}{g^{2}}. Using dimensional considerations only, explain why this expression cannot be correct.

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