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Question 1447: Quotient Dimension with Ordered Exponent Subtraction

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  1. Original question and givens
  2. Definition and scope
  3. Step-by-step derivation
  4. Reverse checks
  5. Result
  6. This question review and source binding

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R0001-01447 · q-20261013-advance-20261020-r05-dimensional-analysis-0047

Original question and givens

Use basic dimension exponent vectors [L,M,T] in that order. Input exponents and the integer power are bounded, but a computed result need not stay inside the input bound. Dimension agreement is necessary but not sufficient for physical correctness; unit scale conversions are separate. numerator=[-3, 2, -3], denominator=[-3, -1, 2]. Give (numerator vector, denominator vector, quotient exponent vector).

  • G001 — Use basic dimension exponent vectors [L,M,T] in that order. Input exponents and the integer power are bounded, but a computed result need not stay inside the input bound. Dimension agreement is necessary but not sufficient for physical correctness; unit scale conversions are separate. numerator=[-3, 2, -3], denominator=[-3, -1, 2]. Give (numerator vector, denominator vector, quotient exponent vector).

Definition and scope

Use the original question domain, assumptions and cited MKO definitions. This item has second-context mathematical and bilingual review, with the model, answer and every arithmetic step independently recomputed from the original parameters; the source question remains a candidate.

Step-by-step derivation

S001 · implies

Before

dimension coordinate order=[L,M,T]

After

left/base=[-3, 2, -3]; right=[-3, -1, 2]

Conditions: none

These are dimension exponents,not measured magnitudes;the order is length,mass,time.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: dimension_order · Uses: G001

S002 · implies

Before

formal units L^a M^b T^c

After

product adds;quotient subtracts;power scales exponents

Conditions: none

Apply exponent laws componentwise in the fixed base dimensions.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: dimension_exponent_laws · Uses: G001, S001

S003 · calculation

Before

result exponent L := sub(-3, -3)

After

result exponent L = 0

Conditions: none

Operate at the same base-dimension position,not across different coordinates.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: exact_rational_arithmetic · Uses: G001, S002

S004 · calculation

Before

result exponent M := sub(2, -1)

After

result exponent M = 3

Conditions: none

Operate at the same base-dimension position,not across different coordinates.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: exact_rational_arithmetic · Uses: G001, S003

S005 · calculation

Before

result exponent T := sub(-3, 2)

After

result exponent T = -5

Conditions: none

Operate at the same base-dimension position,not across different coordinates.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: exact_rational_arithmetic · Uses: G001, S004

S006 · implies

Before

[0, 3, -5]

After

formal dimensional result only

Conditions: none

Negative exponents denote reciprocal dimensions;an actual quotient or negative power still needs defined magnitude arithmetic,and dimensions alone do not prove a nonzero denominator.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: dimension_not_magnitude · Uses: G001, S005

Reverse checks

  • S006 · premise_and_result_audit — Check against the original data and this step's premises; a one-way implication is not an equivalence.
  • S005 · premise_and_result_audit — Recompute result exponent T with exact rational arithmetic, not rounded decimals.
  • S004 · premise_and_result_audit — Recompute result exponent M with exact rational arithmetic, not rounded decimals.
  • S003 · premise_and_result_audit — Recompute result exponent L with exact rational arithmetic, not rounded decimals.
  • S002 · premise_and_result_audit — Check against the original data and this step's premises; a one-way implication is not an equivalence.
  • S001 · premise_and_result_audit — Check against the original data and this step's premises; a one-way implication is not an equivalence.

Result

([-3, 2, -3], [-3, -1, 2], [0, 3, -5])

The full substitutions and premise checks give the original answer; source identity,format and status are unchanged.

This question review and source binding

Review date: 2026-10-26

Original questions, answers, step expressions, numeric ASTs and historical records are retained. Source candidate labels remain historical and are not overwritten as formal proof.

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