The Position Y of a Particle Moving Along the Y

question 81

Multiple Choice

The position y of a particle moving along the y axis depends on the time t according to the equation y = at - bt².The dimensions of the quantities a and b are respectively:

• A)L²/T, L³/T²
• B)L/T², L²/T
• C)L/T, L/T²
• D)L³/T, T²/L
• E)none of these

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Definitions:

Negative Reinforcement

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