Dimensional Analysis: Using dimensional analysis, which one of the following equations is dimensionally correct? In these equations, x has units of meters, t has units of seconds, v has units of meters per second, and a has units of meters per second2.
A. x = v/t
B. v = 2ax
C. t2 = x/a
D. x2 = 2av
E. x = at
Answer: C
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