DIMENSIONAL ANALYSIS

Determine whether each of the following equations is dimensionally CORRECT or INCORRECT.

Show your complete solution for each item.

2. M = v + xt
where:
M = mass = Kg
v = length/time = m/s
t = time = s
x = length = m

Solution:
M = v + xt
Kg = m/s + (m)(s)
Since the right-hand side and left-hand side of the equations don't match each other,
the equation is henceforth, INCORRECT.

UNIT CONVERSION
Convert the following units of measure. Show your complete solution for each item. The final
answer must be rounded off to 3 significant figures.

5. 242.19 kilometers = 150 miles

242.19 kilometers ÷ 1.61 miles per kilometer = 150.43 miles or 150 miles

11. 14.01 miles = 22600 meters

14.01 miles × 1.61 miles per kilometer = 22.56 kilometers
22.56 kilometers × 103 meters = 22560 meters or 22600 meters
VECTOR ADDITION
Show your complete solution for each item. The final answer must be in magnitude-angle form
and rounded off to 3 significant figures.

5. A plane flies 31.0 km in a direction 24° north of east, and then flies 20.0 km in a
direction 51° north of east. Find the total distance the plane covers from the starting
point and the direction of the path to the final position.
11. Determine the vector sum or the net force of Force A, B and C:
Force A: 98.01 N, 52° East of North
Force B: 74.56 N, 23° West of South
Force C: 45 N, East