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check the correctness of the equation F = mv2/r by dimensional analysis

F = mv^2 / r where F = [MLT^-2],  v = [LT^-1]
Therefore,       LHS = [MLT^-2]
                    RHS = M [LT^-1]2 / L = [MLT^-2]
 Dimensions are same on both sides then the relation is dimensionally correct. 



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