If H(heat) depends on I, R, t, then find the formula for H using dimensional analysis

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Heat energy produced = power * time  duration = I2 R t = V2 t / R

H =  Ik  Rm  Tn

Let us try to find the dimensions of  current in known units.
Force = charge * electric field = current * time * voltage /distance
current = Force * distance / (time * voltage)
           = force * distance/(time  * current * resistance)
   I = M L T-2 * L / (T * I * R)  = M L2T-3 I-2 R-1
   I² = M L2 T-3 R-1
   I = M1/2  L  T-3/2  R-1/2

M L² T⁻²  R0 = energy =  Ik Rm Tn
            = Mk/2  Lk  T-3k/2  R-k/2  *  Rm  * Tn
   
Equating the powers of the units :

 k = 2        n = 1        m = 1

Hence,  H = I2 R T
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