Physics A-Level
Dimensional consistency
What Dimensional consistency means in Physics A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Dimensional consistency
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Both sides of an equation have the same base units when validating a relationship.
Topics that use Dimensional consistency
- Use of SI units and their prefixes (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- Base units
- Dimensional analysis
- S.I. base quantities
- SI prefixes
- Standard form
- Unit conversion
- Coherent SI units in calculation
- Defining equation
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