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1. Dimensional Analysis

Author : Mark H. Holmes

Published in: Introduction to the Foundations of Applied Mathematics

Publisher: Springer International Publishing

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Before beginning the material on dimensional analysis, it is worth considering a simple example that demonstrates what we are doing. One that qualifies as simple is the situation of when an object is thrown upwards.

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Title: Dimensional Analysis
Author: Mark H. Holmes
Publisher: Springer International Publishing
Book: Introduction to the Foundations of Applied Mathematics
Print ISBN: 978-3-030-24260-2

Electronic ISBN: 978-3-030-24261-9

Copyright Year: 2019
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-24261-9_1

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