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Kinetic energy KE has dimensions kg · m2/s2. It can be written in terms of the momentum p and mass m as
(a) Determine the proper units for momentum using dimensional analysis. (b) Refer to Problem 1. Given the units of force, write a simple equation relating a constant force F exerted on an object, an interval of time t during which the force is applied, and the resulting momentum of the object, p.
Problem 1: Newton’s law of universal gravitation is represented by
Where F is the gravitational force, M and m are masses, and r is a length. Force has the SI units kg · m/s2. What are the SI units of the proportionality constant G?
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