According to the principle of homogeneity of dimensions, only physical quantities with the same dimensions can be added or subtracted .
- Dimension of c: In the equation, c is added to t (time) in the denominator of the second term. Therefore, the dimensions of c must be the same as that of time t. So, [c]=[T].
- Dimension of a: Each additive term in the equation must have the same dimensions as the quantity on the left-hand side, which is velocity v [LT−1].
For the term at: [a][t]=[v]⇒[a][T]=[LT−1]⇒[a]=[T][LT−1]=[LT−2].
- Dimension of b: For the term t+cb, the entire term must have the dimensions of velocity.
So, [t+c][b]=[v]. Since [t+c]=[T], we have [T][b]=[LT−1]⇒[b]=[LT−1]×[T]=[L].
Thus, the dimensions of a, b, and c are [LT−2],[L], and [T] respectively.