Physics Definitions: Dimensional Analysis and Order of Magnitude

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Vocabulary review covering the definitions of dimensional analysis and order of magnitude from the lecture notes.

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Dimensional analysis

Using dimensions to build simple physical equations or check their validity.

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Order of magnitude

The nearest power of ten value to the value of a physical quantity.