Dimensional analysis, modelling and symmetry† : International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology: Vol 14, No 3

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Through a number of examples this paper illustrates the usefulness of dimensional analysis. A brief discussion shows how dimensional analysis can be generalized by studying the invariance of problems under Lie groups of transformations.

† A part of this paper was presented at the Education Day instructional seminar of the Canadian Mathematical Society, December 12, 1980, in Vancouver, B.C., Canada [1].

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† A part of this paper was presented at the Education Day instructional seminar of the Canadian Mathematical Society, December 12, 1980, in Vancouver, B.C., Canada [1].

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Dimensional analysis, modelling and symmetryFootnote†
† A part of this paper was presented at the Education Day instructional seminar of the Canadian Mathematical Society, December 12, 1980, in Vancouver, B.C., Canada [1].