AQA M3 2015 June — Question 1 6 marks

Exam BoardAQA
ModuleM3 (Mechanics 3)
Year2015
SessionJune
Marks6
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TopicDimensional Analysis
TypeFind exponents with all unknowns
DifficultyStandard +0.3 This is a standard dimensional analysis problem requiring students to equate dimensions of force (MLT^-2) with the product of powers of velocity, area, and density, then solve three simultaneous equations. While systematic, it's a routine M3 technique with no conceptual surprises, making it slightly easier than average.
Spec6.01a Dimensions: M, L, T notation6.01b Units vs dimensions: relationship6.01c Dimensional analysis: error checking6.01d Unknown indices: using dimensions

1 A formula for calculating the lift force acting on the wings of an aircraft moving through the air is of the form $$F = k v ^ { \alpha } A ^ { \beta } \rho ^ { \gamma }$$ where \(F\) is the lift force in newtons, \(k\) is a dimensionless constant, \(v\) is the air velocity in \(\mathrm { m } \mathrm { s } ^ { - 1 }\), \(A\) is the surface area of the aircraft's wings in \(\mathrm { m } ^ { 2 }\), and \(\rho\) is the density of the air in \(\mathrm { kg } \mathrm { m } ^ { - 3 }\).
By using dimensional analysis, find the values of the constants \(\alpha , \beta\) and \(\gamma\).
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1 A formula for calculating the lift force acting on the wings of an aircraft moving through the air is of the form

$$F = k v ^ { \alpha } A ^ { \beta } \rho ^ { \gamma }$$

where $F$ is the lift force in newtons,\\
$k$ is a dimensionless constant,\\
$v$ is the air velocity in $\mathrm { m } \mathrm { s } ^ { - 1 }$,\\
$A$ is the surface area of the aircraft's wings in $\mathrm { m } ^ { 2 }$, and\\
$\rho$ is the density of the air in $\mathrm { kg } \mathrm { m } ^ { - 3 }$.\\
By using dimensional analysis, find the values of the constants $\alpha , \beta$ and $\gamma$.\\[0pt]
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