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

A

principle of homogeneity of dimensions

B

equality of inertial frames of references

C

the type of system of units

D

none of these

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Only the dimensional accuracy can be checked with the help of principle of homogeneity of dimensions. This is the limitation of principle of homogeneity of dimensions.
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