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Use inspection to arrange each of the following three variables as a dimensionless ratio: (a) $L, t, V,$ (b) $\sigma, E_{\mathrm{V}}, L$ (c) $V, g, L$.
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We can form a dimensionless ratio by dividing $V$ by the ratio of $L$ and $t$. Show more…
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