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Can anyone good at maths or physics, give me quick help asap

Doing some revision for a physics test here, keep getting confused with this simple bit of math
T = 2pi √((h^2+k^2)/gh))
What is the unit of K?
h= m
g= ms^-2
t= s
2pi = no unit
Find an equation for k in terms of the other variables. Then remove all constants and substitute in the units. Then simplify.
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Original post by TimGB
Find an equation for k in terms of the other variables. Then remove all constants and substitute in the units. Then simplify.


I think you can just say that if you are h^2 to k^2 then they need the same units?
Original post by Zacken
I think you can just say that if you are h^2 to k^2 then they need the same units?


Good point.
Original post by Zacken
I think you can just say that if you are h^2 to k^2 then they need the same units?


I never thought dimensional analysis would actually come in useful
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Original post by Student403
I never thought dimensional analysis would actually come in useful


I think it's one of the most useful tools in a physicists toolbox! Get ready for lots of it at Cornell. :tongue:
Original post by Zacken
I think it's one of the most useful tools in a physicists toolbox! Get ready for lots of it at Cornell. :tongue:


Ooh.. Well I do enjoy it :colondollar:
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Original post by Student403
Ooh.. Well I do enjoy it :colondollar:


I have a love/hate relationship, depends on how rigorous I'm feeling that particular day. :wink:

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