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dimensionless


Meanings
  • adjective

    A term used to describe quantities or measurements that do not depend on a specific unit of measurement or scale.

    - "The density of a material is a dimensionless quantity."
    - "The Reynolds number is a dimensionless quantity used in fluid dynamics."

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dimension , dimensional , dimensionalities , dimensionality , dimensionally , dimensionless , dimensions
Etymology
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Derived from the Latin word 'dimensionem' meaning 'measurement' or 'size'. The term 'dimensionless' was coined to describe quantities that do not depend on a specific unit of measurement.


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  1. The term 'dimensionless' was first used in the field of fluid dynamics by Osborne Reynolds in the late 19th century.

  2. The study of dimensionless quantities is an important tool in the fields of engineering and physics, as it allows for the simplification of complex problems and the identification of underlying patterns and relationships.


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  1. Non-dimensional analysis: A method used in engineering and physics to simplify complex problems by transforming them into dimensionless form.


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Dimensionless quantities are important in various fields of science and engineering, including physics, chemistry, fluid dynamics, and materials science. They provide a way to compare and analyze quantities that are independent of the specific units of measurement.

How to Memorize "dimensionless"

  1. visualize

    - To memorize the meaning of 'dimensionless', visualize a quantity that remains the same regardless of the units of measurement used to express it.

  2. associate

    - Associate the term 'dimensionless' with quantities that do not depend on a specific unit of measurement, such as the Reynolds number or the Mach number.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Dimensions are gone' to remember that 'dimensionless' quantities do not depend on specific units of measurement.


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