Dimensional formula of kinematic viscosity

Kinematic viscosity
[L2 T−1]
Written in full: [M⁰ L² T⁻¹ A⁰ K⁰]

How to derive it

Kinematic viscosity = Coefficient of viscosity ÷ Density

Put in the dimensions of each part: [ML⁻¹T⁻¹] ÷ [ML⁻³] = [L² T⁻¹].

mass (M)
0
length (L)
2
time (T)
-1
current (A)
0
temperature (K)
0

SI unit

The SI unit of kinematic viscosity is m²/s.

Same dimensions as kinematic viscosity

None of the other quantities on this site share these exact dimensions.

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