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Homework problems using dimensional analysis throughout the curriculum sorted by physics topics: 2 problems in Newtonian dynamics
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.
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Physics Topics:
Classical Mechanics
Life Sciences Topics:
None
Math Topics:
Algebra
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Copyright: 2023 Edward Redish
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