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Check the correctness of the equation `E=mc^(2)` using dimensional analysis method.

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Consider the equation, `E=mc^2`
Apply dimensional formula on both sides
`ML^2T^(-2)= [M]*[LT^(-1)]^(2)`
`ML^2T^(-2)= [M]*[L^2T^(-2)]`
The equation is dimensionally correct.
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