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Dimensionally prove the 1st equation of motion.

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Q.2 (a) Dimensionally prove the 1st equation of motion.

The first equation of motion is given by:

vf=vi+atv_f = v_i + at

where:

  • vfv_f is the final velocity
  • viv_i is the initial velocity
  • aa is the acceleration
  • tt is the time

To dimensionally prove this equation, we must show that the dimensions of the terms on both sides of the equation are consistent.

  1. Determine the dimensions of each variable.

    • Dimension of velocity (vfv_f, viv_i): [L][T]−1[\text{L}][\text{T}]^{-1} (Length per unit Time)
    • Dimension of acceleration (aa): [L][T]−2[\text{L}][\text{T}]^{-2} (Length per unit Time squared)
    • Dimension of time (tt): [T][\text{T}] (Time)
  2. Analyze the dimensions of the Left-Hand Side (LHS).

    The LHS is vfv_f.
    Dimension of LHS = Dimension of vf=[L][T]−1v_f = [\text{L}][\text{T}]^{-1}

  3. Analyze the dimensions of the Right-Hand Side (RHS).

    The RHS is vi+atv_i + at.
    First, find the dimension of the term viv_i:
    Dimension of vi=[L][T]−1v_i = [\text{L}][\text{T}]^{-1}

    Next, find the dimension of the term atat:
    Dimension of at=(Dimension of a)×(Dimension of t)at = (\text{Dimension of } a) \times (\text{Dimension of } t)
    Dimension of at=([L][T]−2)×([T])at = ([\text{L}][\text{T}]^{-2}) \times ([\text{T}])
    Dimension of at=[L][T]−2+1at = [\text{L}][\text{T}]^{-2+1}
    Dimension of at=[L][T]−1at = [\text{L}][\text{T}]^{-1}

    For an equation to be dimensionally consistent, all terms added or subtracted must have the same dimensions. Here, both viv_i and atat have the dimension [L][T]−1[\text{L}][\text{T}]^{-1}.
    Therefore, the dimension of the RHS (vi+atv_i + at) is also [L][T]−1[\text{L}][\text{T}]^{-1}.

  4. Compare the dimensions of LHS and RHS.

    Dimension of LHS = [L][T]−1[\text{L}][\text{T}]^{-1}
    Dimension of RHS = [L][T]−1[\text{L}][\text{T}]^{-1}

    Since the dimensions of the LHS and RHS are equal, the first equation of motion is dimensionally consistent.

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