Problem 12: In this problem, the symbols M, L, and T represent the dimensions mass, length, and time, respectively. Consider the physical quantities V, ρ, and t with dimensions [V] = L3, [ρ] = ML-3, and [t] = T. (Here, the square bracket means “the dimensions of” so, for example, [V] represents the dimensions of the quantity V.) Part (a) What are the dimensions of ∫ρdV? dimensions = ______ Part (b) What are the dimensions of dV/dt? dimensions = ______ Part (c) What are the dimensions of ρ(dV/dt)? dimensions = ______

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Problem 12:   In this problem, the symbols M, L, and T represent the dimensions mass, length, and time, respectively. Consider the physical quantities Vρ, and t with dimensions [V] = L3, [ρ] = ML-3, and [t] = T. (Here, the square bracket means “the dimensions of” so, for example, [V] represents the dimensions of the quantity V.)

Part (a)  What are the dimensions of ∫ρdV?

dimensions = ______

Part (b)  What are the dimensions of dV/dt?

dimensions = ______

Part (c)  What are the dimensions of ρ(dV/dt)? 

dimensions = ______ 

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