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The calorie is a unit of heat or energy and it equals about 4.2 J where `1J=1kgm^(2)s^(-2)`. Suppose we employ a system of units in which the unit of mass equals `alpha` kg, the unit of length equals `beta` m and the unit of time is`gamma` s. Show that the calorie has a magnitude of `4.2alpha^(-1) beta^(-2) gamma^(2)` in terms of the new units.

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To solve the problem, we need to express the calorie in terms of a new system of units defined by mass, length, and time. The steps are as follows: ### Step 1: Understand the given information We know that: - 1 calorie = 4.2 joules - 1 joule = 1 kg·m²/s² ### Step 2: Write the dimensional formula for energy ...
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A calorie is a unit of heat or energy and it equals about 4.2 J, where 1 J = 1 kg m^(2) s^(-2) . Suppose we employ a system of units in which the unit of mass equals alpha kg , the unit of length equals is beta m , the unit of time is gamma s . Show tthat a calorie has a magnitude 4.2 alpha^(-1) beta^(-1) gamma^(2) in terms of the new units.

A calorie is a unit of heat or energy and it equals about 4.2 J, where 1 J = 1 kg m^(2) s^(-2) . Suppose we employ a system of units in which the unit of mass equals alpha kg , the unit of length equals is beta m , the unit of time is gamma s . Show tthat a calorie has a magnitude 4.2 alpha^(-1) beta^(-1) gamma^(2) in terms of the new units.

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  • A new system of units is proposed in which unit of mass is alpha kg, unit of length beta m and unit of time gamma s. How much will 5 J measure in this new system ?

    A
    `5alphabeta^(2)gamma^(-2)`
    B
    `5alpha^(-1)beta^(-2)gamma^(2)`
    C
    `5alpha^(-2)beta^(-1)gamma^(-2)`
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    `5alpha^(-1)beta^(2)gamma^(2)`
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