If the following equation is dimensionally hom physical quantity K indicated in the system of Length, Mass and Time. Ep=-G where Ep is the gravitational potential my2²/2) M and m are the mass of the earth

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If the following equation is dimensionally homogeneous, find the dimensions of the
physical quantity K indicated in the system of fundamental physical quantities:
Length, Mass and Time.
Ep -G
Mm
K
where Ep is the gravitational potential energy (same units as the kinetic energy
E mv²/2), M and m are the mass of the earth and the mass of the body, respectively,
and G is the universal gravitation constant
G~ 6,67 x 10-11
N m²
kg²
Transcribed Image Text:If the following equation is dimensionally homogeneous, find the dimensions of the physical quantity K indicated in the system of fundamental physical quantities: Length, Mass and Time. Ep -G Mm K where Ep is the gravitational potential energy (same units as the kinetic energy E mv²/2), M and m are the mass of the earth and the mass of the body, respectively, and G is the universal gravitation constant G~ 6,67 x 10-11 N m² kg²
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