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Grade 11General Physics

various constants ,like Gravitational constant, has got dimensional formula. why is it that in an equation we always take constants as dimensionless for eg-in the equation K.E=1/2mv[2], while finding dimension of K.E, we take 1/2[k] as dimensionless?

Profile image of ABHIPRASUN BISWAS
13 Years agoGrade 11
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Profile image of Akash Kumar Dutta
13 Years ago

all types of constants can be added but all types of units cant,
infact any two different units cant be added.
as a result the constant are considered dimensionless since then only they can be added altogether.

Profile image of tejas naresh patel
13 Years ago

 all units cannot be added