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A particle of mass m is in a uni-directional potential field where the potential energy of a particle depends on the x-coordinate given by `phi_(x)=phi_(0) (1- cos ax)` & `'phi_(0)'` and 'a' are constants. Find the physical dimensions of 'a' & `phi_(0)`.

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