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Checking the correctness of equations using the method of dimensions is based on

A

the type of system

B

equality of inertial frames of references

C

principle of homogeneity of dimensions

D

none of these

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C
Only the dimensional accuracy can be checked with the help of principle of homogeneity of dimensions, this is limitation of principle of homogeity of dimensions.
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