Question

Determine whether the equation x=vt2+2at could possibly be correct according to a dimensional check.

Answer 1

not possibly correct

Step-by-step explanation:

Dimensional check:

On the left side:

x (m)

On the right side:

`vt^2 = m/s * s^2 = ms`

`2at = m/s^2 * s = m/s`

Since it's not possible to add ms to m/s, the equation

`x = vt^2 + 2at`

would not be possibly correct