| Exam Board | AQA |
|---|---|
| Module | M3 (Mechanics 3) |
| Year | 2015 |
| Session | June |
| Marks | 6 |
| Paper | Download PDF ↗ |
| Mark scheme | Download PDF ↗ |
| Topic | Dimensional Analysis |
| Type | Find exponents with all unknowns |
| Difficulty | Standard +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. |
| Spec | 6.01a Dimensions: M, L, T notation6.01b Units vs dimensions: relationship6.01c Dimensional analysis: error checking6.01d Unknown indices: using dimensions |
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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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