Question
Differentiate between dimensional and non-dimensional variables.
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Answer
The quantities which have dimensions but do not possess a constant value are called dimensional variables e.g., velocity, force etc. On the other hand, the quantities which have neither dimensions nor they have a constant value are called non-dimensional variables e.g., relative density, strain, etc.
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