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Check the correctness of the equation `1/2 mv^(2)` = mgh using dimensional analysis method.

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To check the correctness of the equation \(\frac{1}{2} mv^2 = mgh\) using dimensional analysis, we need to compare the dimensions of both sides of the equation. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Write down the given equation:** \[ \frac{1}{2} mv^2 = mgh \] ...
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