Dimensions, Units, and Numbers in the Teaching of Physical SciencesBureau of Publications, Teachers College, Columbia University, 1959 - Physical measurements - 49 pages |
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Dimensions, Units and Numbers in the Teaching of Physical Sciences Renee G. Ford,Ralph E. Cullman No preview available - 2012 |
Dimensions, Units and Numbers in the Teaching of Physical Sciences Renee G. Ford,Ralph E. Cullman No preview available - 2012 |
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absolute temperature acceleration algebraic Boyle's Law Campbell centimeters cgs system cm³ conversion decimal point defined density depends derived magnitudes derived unit determined dimensional analysis dimensional equation dimensional formulas dimensional homogeneity dimensional symbol dimensions distance divide dynes equal example experimental constants exponent Focken foot-poundal Foundation ft sec funda fundamental magnitudes fundamental units g cm sec g/ml grams gravitational constant gravity of silver inches inverse joule kilograms kinetic energy length mass mc² measured meters method miles multiply newton Newtonian mechanics numbers in scientific numerical value order of magnitude physical equation physical magnitudes physical process physical quantities physical science Planck's constant poundal problems proportion ratio Recommended Course relationship result Science Manpower Project scientific notation sec² significant figures sional small numbers solving specific gravity substance systems of units T₁ Teachers College thermal magnitudes tion Torque unit analysis units of speed variables velocity volume weight written zero