Living Physics Portal: Dimensional Analysis

Abstract: DA plays a fundamental conceptual role as a way to help students learn to blend physical concepts with mathematical representations. This requires a "phase transition" in student thinking - switching from thinking about variables as standing for numbers to standing for physical measurements. A good way to help them is to provide DA activities throughout the class. This section provides 45 problems appropriate for homework or in-class activities. There are problems for many topics throughout the class including some with biological or chemical implications. See the introduction and overview page and the list of problems.

Resource Types: Instructor supplement, Homework, Restricted access, Exam problem

Remote Learning Ready: This resource has been designed or adapted for use in remote learning.

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Authors:

Edward Redish

University of Maryland, College Park

NEXUS Physics

Living Physics Portal Team

TOPICS

Physics Topics:

Classical Mechanics

Electricity & Magnetism

Fluid Mechanics

Oscillations & Waves

Thermo & Stat Mech

Life Sciences Topics:

None

Chemistry Topics:

Chemical Equilibria > Dynamic Equilibrium

Math Topics:

Algebra

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