Dimensional analysis and dimensional reasoning
(2012)
Book Chapter
Bissell, J. (2012). Dimensional analysis and dimensional reasoning. In C. Bissell, & C. Dillon (Eds.), Ways of thinking, ways of seeing : mathematical and other modelling in engineering and technology (29-47). Springer Verlag. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-25209-9_2
This chapter explores some of the ways physical dimensions, such as length, mass and time, impact on the work of scientists and engineers. Two main themes are considered: dimensional analysis, which involves deriving algebraic expressions to relate q... Read More about Dimensional analysis and dimensional reasoning.