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EasyMCQ
In the equation $S = a + bt + ct^2$,where $S$ is measured in metres and $t$ is measured in seconds,the unit of $c$ is:
A
None
B
$m$
C
$m s^{-1}$
D
$m s^{-2}$

Solution

(D) According to the principle of homogeneity of dimensions,every term in an equation must have the same dimensions.
Since $S$ is measured in metres $(m)$,the term $ct^2$ must also have the dimensions of length $(L)$.
Therefore,the dimensions of $c$ are given by $[c] = [S] / [t^2] = L / T^2 = L T^{-2}$.
Since $S$ is in metres $(m)$ and $t$ is in seconds $(s)$,the unit of $c$ is $m/s^2$ or $m s^{-2}$.
2
MediumMCQ
If $x = at + bt^2$,where $x$ is the distance travelled by the body in kilometres while $t$ is the time in seconds,then the units of $b$ are
A
$km/s$
B
$km \cdot s$
C
$km/s^2$
D
$km \cdot s^2$

Solution

(C) According to the principle of homogeneity of dimensions,the dimensions of each term in a physical equation must be the same.
Given the equation $x = at + bt^2$,where $x$ is distance and $t$ is time.
Therefore,the dimensions of $bt^2$ must be equal to the dimensions of $x$.
$[bt^2] = [x]$
$[b] = [x] / [t^2]$
Since $x$ is in kilometres $(km)$ and $t$ is in seconds $(s)$,the unit of $b$ is $km/s^2$.
3
MediumMCQ
The equation $\left( P + \frac{a}{V^2} \right) (V - b) = \text{constant}$. The units of $a$ are:
A
$Dyne \times cm^5$
B
$Dyne \times cm^4$
C
$Dyne/cm^3$
D
$Dyne/cm^2$

Solution

(B) According to the principle of homogeneity of dimensions,only physical quantities with the same dimensions can be added or subtracted.
In the term $\left( P + \frac{a}{V^2} \right)$,$P$ (pressure) is added to $\frac{a}{V^2}$.
Therefore,the dimensions of $P$ must be equal to the dimensions of $\frac{a}{V^2}$.
$[P] = \left[ \frac{a}{V^2} \right]$
$[a] = [P] \times [V^2]$
Since pressure $P$ is force per unit area,its unit is $Dyne/cm^2$ (in $CGS$ system).
Volume $V$ has units of $cm^3$,so $V^2$ has units of $cm^6$.
Unit of $a = (Dyne/cm^2) \times (cm^6) = Dyne \times cm^4$.
4
MediumMCQ
Which of the following is dimensionally correct?
A
Pressure = Energy per unit area
B
Pressure = Energy per unit volume
C
Pressure = Force per unit volume
D
Pressure = Momentum per unit volume per unit time

Solution

(B) The dimensional formula for Pressure is $P = \frac{F}{A} = \frac{[MLT^{-2}]}{[L^2]} = [ML^{-1}T^{-2}]$.
Energy per unit volume is $\frac{E}{V} = \frac{[ML^2T^{-2}]}{[L^3]} = [ML^{-1}T^{-2}]$.
Since the dimensions of Pressure and Energy per unit volume are identical,option $(b)$ is correct.
5
MediumMCQ
The equation of state of some gases can be expressed as $\left( {P + \frac{a}{{{V^2}}}} \right)\,(V - b) = RT$. Here $P$ is the pressure,$V$ is the volume,$T$ is the absolute temperature and $a, b, R$ are constants. The dimensions of $a$ are
A
$M{L^5}{T^{ - 2}}$
B
$M{L^{ - 1}}{T^{ - 2}}$
C
${M^0}{L^3}{T^0}$
D
${M^0}{L^6}{T^0}$

Solution

(A) According to the principle of dimensional homogeneity,only physical quantities with the same dimensions can be added or subtracted.
In the given equation $\left( {P + \frac{a}{{{V^2}}}} \right)\,(V - b) = RT$,the term $\frac{a}{{{V^2}}}$ is added to pressure $P$.
Therefore,the dimensions of $\frac{a}{{{V^2}}}$ must be equal to the dimensions of pressure $P$.
$[\frac{a}{{{V^2}}}] = [P]$
$[a] = [P] \times [V^2]$
We know that the dimensions of pressure $P$ are $[M{L^{ - 1}}{T^{ - 2}}]$ and the dimensions of volume $V$ are $[L^3]$.
So,$[a] = [M{L^{ - 1}}{T^{ - 2}}] \times [L^3]^2$
$[a] = [M{L^{ - 1}}{T^{ - 2}}] \times [L^6]$
$[a] = [M{L^5}{T^{ - 2}}]$
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MediumMCQ
The frequency of vibration $f$ of a mass $m$ suspended from a spring of spring constant $K$ is given by a relation of the type $f = C\,{m^x}{K^y}$,where $C$ is a dimensionless quantity. The values of $x$ and $y$ are:
A
$x = \frac{1}{2}, y = \frac{1}{2}$
B
$x = -\frac{1}{2}, y = -\frac{1}{2}$
C
$x = \frac{1}{2}, y = -\frac{1}{2}$
D
$x = -\frac{1}{2}, y = \frac{1}{2}$

Solution

(D) The dimensional formula for frequency $f$ is $[M^0 L^0 T^{-1}]$.
The dimensional formula for mass $m$ is $[M^1 L^0 T^0]$.
The dimensional formula for spring constant $K$ is $[M^1 L^0 T^{-2}]$.
Given the relation $f = C m^x K^y$,substituting the dimensions on both sides:
$[M^0 L^0 T^{-1}] = [M^1]^x [M^1 T^{-2}]^y$
$[M^0 L^0 T^{-1}] = [M^{x+y} T^{-2y}]$
Comparing the powers of $M$ and $T$ on both sides:
For $M$: $x + y = 0$
For $T$: $-2y = -1 \implies y = \frac{1}{2}$
Substituting $y = \frac{1}{2}$ into $x + y = 0$,we get $x + \frac{1}{2} = 0 \implies x = -\frac{1}{2}$.
Thus,$x = -\frac{1}{2}$ and $y = \frac{1}{2}$.
7
MediumMCQ
The velocity of water waves $v$ may depend upon their wavelength $\lambda$,the density of water $\rho$,and the acceleration due to gravity $g$. The method of dimensions gives the relation between these quantities as:
A
$v^2 \propto \lambda g^{-1} \rho^{-1}$
B
$v^2 \propto g \lambda \rho$
C
$v^2 \propto g \lambda$
D
$v^2 \propto g^{-1} \lambda^{-3}$

Solution

(C) The dimension of velocity $v$ is $[M^0 L^1 T^{-1}]$.
The dimension of wavelength $\lambda$ is $[M^0 L^1 T^0]$.
The dimension of acceleration due to gravity $g$ is $[M^0 L^1 T^{-2}]$.
The dimension of density $\rho$ is $[M^1 L^{-3} T^0]$.
Let the relation be $v = k \lambda^a g^b \rho^c$,where $k$ is a dimensionless constant.
Equating dimensions on both sides:
$[L T^{-1}] = [L]^a [L T^{-2}]^b [M L^{-3}]^c$
$[M^0 L^1 T^{-1}] = [M^c L^{a+b-3c} T^{-2b}]$
Comparing the powers of $M, L,$ and $T$:
For $M$: $c = 0$
For $T$: $-2b = -1 \implies b = 0.5$
For $L$: $a + b - 3c = 1 \implies a + 0.5 - 0 = 1 \implies a = 0.5$
Substituting the values,$v \propto \lambda^{0.5} g^{0.5} \rho^0$.
Therefore,$v \propto \sqrt{g \lambda}$,which implies $v^2 \propto g \lambda$.
8
EasyMCQ
The equation of a wave is given by $Y = A \sin \omega \left( \frac{x}{v} - k \right)$,where $\omega$ is the angular velocity and $v$ is the linear velocity. The dimension of $k$ is
A
$LT$
B
$T$
C
$T^{-1}$
D
$T^2$

Solution

(B) According to the principle of homogeneity of dimensions,the dimensions of all terms added or subtracted in an equation must be the same.
In the given equation $Y = A \sin \omega \left( \frac{x}{v} - k \right)$,the term $k$ is subtracted from $\frac{x}{v}$.
Therefore,the dimension of $k$ must be equal to the dimension of $\frac{x}{v}$.
Dimension of $x$ (distance) is $[L]$.
Dimension of $v$ (velocity) is $[LT^{-1}]$.
Thus,the dimension of $\frac{x}{v} = \frac{[L]}{[LT^{-1}]} = [T]$.
Hence,the dimension of $k$ is $[T]$.
9
DifficultMCQ
The period of a body under $SHM$ is presented by $T = P^a D^b S^c$; where $P$ is pressure,$D$ is density,and $S$ is surface tension. The values of $a, b,$ and $c$ are:
A
$ - \frac{3}{2}, \frac{1}{2}, 1$
B
$ - 1, - 2, 3$
C
$\frac{1}{2}, - \frac{3}{2}, - \frac{1}{2}$
D
$1, 2, \frac{1}{3}$

Solution

(A) The dimensional formula for the given quantities are:
$T = [T^1]$
$P = [M^1 L^{-1} T^{-2}]$
$D = [M^1 L^{-3} T^0]$
$S = [M^1 L^0 T^{-2}]$
Substituting these into the equation $T = P^a D^b S^c$:
$[M^0 L^0 T^1] = [M^1 L^{-1} T^{-2}]^a [M^1 L^{-3}]^b [M^1 T^{-2}]^c$
$[M^0 L^0 T^1] = M^{a+b+c} L^{-a-3b} T^{-2a-2c}$
Comparing the powers of $M, L,$ and $T$ on both sides:
$a + b + c = 0$ $(1)$
$-a - 3b = 0 \implies a = -3b$ $(2)$
$-2a - 2c = 1 \implies a + c = -1/2$ $(3)$
From $(2)$,substitute $a = -3b$ into $(1)$:
$-3b + b + c = 0 \implies c = 2b$
Substitute $a = -3b$ and $c = 2b$ into $(3)$:
$-3b + 2b = -1/2 \implies -b = -1/2 \implies b = 1/2$
Then $a = -3(1/2) = -3/2$ and $c = 2(1/2) = 1$.
Thus,the values are $a = -3/2, b = 1/2, c = 1$.
10
MediumMCQ
The velocity of a freely falling body changes as ${g^p}{h^q}$ where $g$ is the acceleration due to gravity and $h$ is the height. The values of $p$ and $q$ are:
A
$1, \frac{1}{2}$
B
$\frac{1}{2}, \frac{1}{2}$
C
$\frac{1}{2}, 1$
D
$1, 1$

Solution

(B) Given the relation: $v \propto g^p h^q$.
The dimensions of the quantities are:
Velocity $(v)$: $[L T^{-1}]$
Acceleration due to gravity $(g)$: $[L T^{-2}]$
Height $(h)$: $[L]$
Substituting these dimensions into the given relation:
$[L T^{-1}] = [L T^{-2}]^p [L]^q$
$[L T^{-1}] = L^p T^{-2p} L^q$
$[L T^{-1}] = L^{p+q} T^{-2p}$
Comparing the powers of $L$ and $T$ on both sides:
For $T$: $-2p = -1 \Rightarrow p = \frac{1}{2}$
For $L$: $p + q = 1 \Rightarrow \frac{1}{2} + q = 1 \Rightarrow q = \frac{1}{2}$
Thus,the values are $p = \frac{1}{2}$ and $q = \frac{1}{2}$.
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MediumMCQ
$A$ small steel ball of radius $r$ is allowed to fall under gravity through a column of a viscous liquid of coefficient of viscosity $\eta$. After some time,the velocity of the ball attains a constant value known as terminal velocity $v_T$. The terminal velocity depends on $(i)$ the mass of the ball $m$,$(ii)$ $\eta$,$(iii)$ $r$,and $(iv)$ acceleration due to gravity $g$. Which of the following relations is dimensionally correct?
A
$v_T \propto \frac{mg}{\eta r}$
B
$v_T \propto \frac{\eta r}{mg}$
C
$v_T \propto \eta rmg$
D
$v_T \propto \frac{mgr}{\eta}$

Solution

(A) Let the terminal velocity $v_T$ be expressed as $v_T = k \cdot m^a \eta^b r^c g^d$,where $k$ is a dimensionless constant.
The dimensional formulas are:
$[v_T] = [L T^{-1}]$
$[m] = [M]$
$[\eta] = [M L^{-1} T^{-1}]$
$[r] = [L]$
$[g] = [L T^{-2}]$
Substituting these into the equation:
$[L T^{-1}] = [M]^a [M L^{-1} T^{-1}]^b [L]^c [L T^{-2}]^d$
$[M^0 L^1 T^{-1}] = [M^{a+b} L^{-b+c+d} T^{-b-2d}]$
Comparing the powers of $M, L,$ and $T$ on both sides:
For $M$: $a + b = 0 \Rightarrow a = -b$
For $T$: $-b - 2d = -1 \Rightarrow b + 2d = 1$
For $L$: $-b + c + d = 1$
Using Stokes' Law,the terminal velocity is $v_T = \frac{2r^2(\rho - \sigma)g}{9\eta}$. Since the mass $m$ of the ball is proportional to $r^3$ (i.e.,$m \propto r^3$),we substitute $r \propto m^{1/3}$ into the relation. Dimensional analysis shows that $v_T \propto \frac{mg}{\eta r}$ is the only relation consistent with the dimensions of velocity.
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MediumMCQ
If ${\mu _0}$ and ${\varepsilon _0}$ denote the permeability and permittivity of free space,the dimensions of ${\mu _0}{\varepsilon _0}$ are:
A
$L{T^{ - 1}}$
B
${L^{ - 2}}{T^2}$
C
${M^{ - 1}}{L^{ - 3}}{Q^2}{T^2}$
D
${M^{ - 1}}{L^{ - 3}}{I^2}{T^2}$

Solution

(B) The speed of light in free space is given by the relation: $c = \frac{1}{\sqrt{{\mu _0}{\varepsilon _0}}}$.
Squaring both sides,we get: $c^2 = \frac{1}{{\mu _0}{\varepsilon _0}}$.
Therefore,the expression for the product is: ${\mu _0}{\varepsilon _0} = \frac{1}{c^2}$.
Since the dimension of velocity $c$ is $[L{T^{ - 1}}]$,the dimensions of ${\mu _0}{\varepsilon _0}$ are:
$[{\mu _0}{\varepsilon _0}] = \frac{1}{[L{T^{ - 1}}]^2} = \frac{1}{L^2 T^{-2}} = {L^{ - 2}}{T^2}$.
13
EasyMCQ
The dimensions of physical quantity $X$ in the equation $\text{Force} = \frac{X}{\text{Density}}$ are given by:
A
$M^1 L^4 T^{-2}$
B
$M^2 L^{-2} T^{-1}$
C
$M^2 L^{-2} T^{-2}$
D
$M^1 L^{-2} T^{-1}$

Solution

(C) Given the equation: $\text{Force} = \frac{X}{\text{Density}}$
Rearranging for $X$,we get: $X = \text{Force} \times \text{Density}$
The dimensional formula for Force is $[F] = [M^1 L^1 T^{-2}]$
The dimensional formula for Density is $[\rho] = [M^1 L^{-3}]$
Therefore,the dimensions of $X$ are: $[X] = [M^1 L^1 T^{-2}] \times [M^1 L^{-3}]$
$[X] = [M^{1+1} L^{1-3} T^{-2}]$
$[X] = [M^2 L^{-2} T^{-2}]$
14
MediumMCQ
The Martians use force $(F)$,acceleration $(A)$,and time $(T)$ as their fundamental physical quantities. The dimensions of length in the Martian system are:
A
$F T^2$
B
$F^{-1} T^2$
C
$F^{-1} A^2 T^{-1}$
D
$A T^2$

Solution

(D) The definition of acceleration $(A)$ in terms of length $(L)$ and time $(T)$ is given by the formula: $A = L T^{-2}$.
To find the dimensions of length $(L)$ in terms of the given fundamental quantities,we rearrange the formula:
$L = A T^2$.
Since $A$ and $T$ are chosen as fundamental quantities in the Martian system,the dimension of length is represented as $A T^2$.
Therefore,the correct option is $(d)$.
15
MediumMCQ
The foundations of dimensional analysis were laid down by
A
Galileo
B
Newton
C
Fourier
D
Joule

Solution

(C) The foundations of dimensional analysis were established by the French mathematician Joseph Fourier in his work 'Théorie analytique de la chaleur' (The Analytical Theory of Heat) published in $1822$. He introduced the concept of dimensions to represent the physical nature of quantities,which remains a fundamental tool in physics today.
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MediumMCQ
If velocity $v$,acceleration $A$,and force $F$ are chosen as fundamental quantities,then the dimensional formula of angular momentum in terms of $v, A$,and $F$ would be
A
$F A^{-1} v$
B
$F v^3 A^{-2}$
C
$F v^2 A^{-1}$
D
$F^2 v^2 A^{-1}$

Solution

(B) Let the angular momentum $L$ be expressed as $L = k v^x A^y F^z$,where $k$ is a dimensionless constant.
Substituting the dimensions of each quantity:
$[M L^2 T^{-1}] = [L T^{-1}]^x [L T^{-2}]^y [M L T^{-2}]^z$
$[M L^2 T^{-1}] = M^z L^{x+y+z} T^{-x-2y-2z}$
Comparing the exponents of $M, L$,and $T$ on both sides:
For $M$: $z = 1$
For $L$: $x + y + z = 2$
For $T$: $-x - 2y - 2z = -1$
Substituting $z = 1$ into the other equations:
$x + y = 1$ (Equation $i$)
$-x - 2y = 1$ (Equation $ii$)
Adding $(i)$ and $(ii)$: $-y = 2 \Rightarrow y = -2$
Substituting $y = -2$ into $x + y = 1$: $x - 2 = 1 \Rightarrow x = 3$
Thus,the dimensional formula is $[L] = [F v^3 A^{-2}]$.
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MediumMCQ
The force $F$ on a sphere of radius $a$ moving in a medium with velocity $v$ is given by $F = 6\pi \eta av$. The dimensions of $\eta$ are
A
$M L^{-1} T^{-1}$
B
$M T^{-1}$
C
$M L T^{-2}$
D
$M L^{-3}$

Solution

(A) Given the formula for the viscous force (Stokes' Law): $F = 6\pi \eta av$.
To find the dimensions of $\eta$,we rearrange the formula: $\eta = \frac{F}{6\pi av}$.
Since $6\pi$ is a dimensionless constant,the dimensional formula is: $[\eta] = \frac{[F]}{[a][v]}$.
Substituting the dimensions of force $[F] = M L T^{-2}$,radius $[a] = L$,and velocity $[v] = L T^{-1}$:
$[\eta] = \frac{M L T^{-2}}{L \cdot L T^{-1}} = \frac{M L T^{-2}}{L^2 T^{-1}}$.
Simplifying the expression: $[\eta] = M L^{1-2} T^{-2-(-1)} = M L^{-1} T^{-1}$.
18
EasyMCQ
Two quantities $A$ and $B$ have different dimensions. Which mathematical operation given below is physically meaningful?
A
$A/B$
B
$A + B$
C
$A - B$
D
None

Solution

(A) According to the principle of dimensional homogeneity,physical quantities can only be added or subtracted if they have the same dimensions.
However,physical quantities with different dimensions can be multiplied or divided to form new physical quantities.
Therefore,the operation $A/B$ is physically meaningful,while $A + B$ and $A - B$ are not.
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MediumMCQ
Given that $v$ is speed,$r$ is the radius,and $g$ is the acceleration due to gravity. Which of the following is dimensionless?
A
$v^2 / rg$
B
$v^2 r / g$
C
$v^2 g / r$
D
$v^2 rg$

Solution

(A) The dimensions of the given physical quantities are:
$v = [LT^{-1}]$
$r = [L]$
$g = [LT^{-2}]$
Now,check the dimensions of the expression $\frac{v^2}{rg}$:
Dimension of $v^2 = [LT^{-1}]^2 = [L^2 T^{-2}]$
Dimension of $rg = [L] \cdot [LT^{-2}] = [L^2 T^{-2}]$
Therefore,the dimension of $\frac{v^2}{rg} = \frac{[L^2 T^{-2}]}{[L^2 T^{-2}]} = [M^0 L^0 T^0]$.
This expression is dimensionless. This quantity represents $\tan \theta$ in the context of the angle of banking for a vehicle on a curved road.
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DifficultMCQ
The physical quantity which has the dimensional formula ${M^1}{T^{ - 3}}$ is
A
Surface tension
B
Solar constant
C
Density
D
Compressibility

Solution

(B) The dimensional formula for energy is $[M{L^2}{T^{ - 2}}]$.
Solar constant is defined as the energy received per unit area per unit time.
Dimensional formula of Solar constant = $\frac{[M{L^2}{T^{ - 2}}]}{[L^2][T]} = [M^1 T^{-3}]$.
Therefore,the correct option is $B$.
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MediumMCQ
$A$ force $F$ is given by $F = at + bt^2$,where $t$ is time. What are the dimensions of $a$ and $b$?
A
$MLT^{-3}$ and $ML^2T^{-4}$
B
$MLT^{-3}$ and $MLT^{-4}$
C
$MLT^{-1}$ and $MLT^0$
D
$MLT^{-4}$ and $MLT^1$

Solution

(B) According to the principle of dimensional homogeneity,the dimensions of each term in an equation must be the same.
Since $F = at + bt^2$,the dimensions of $F$ must be equal to the dimensions of $at$ and $bt^2$.
The dimension of force $F$ is $[MLT^{-2}]$.
For term $at$: $[a][t] = [MLT^{-2}] \implies [a] = [MLT^{-2}] / [T] = [MLT^{-3}]$.
For term $bt^2$: $[b][t^2] = [MLT^{-2}] \implies [b] = [MLT^{-2}] / [T^2] = [MLT^{-4}]$.
Thus,the dimensions of $a$ and $b$ are $[MLT^{-3}]$ and $[MLT^{-4}]$ respectively.
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DifficultMCQ
If the speed of light $(c)$,acceleration due to gravity $(g)$,and pressure $(p)$ are taken as the fundamental quantities,then the dimension of the gravitational constant $(G)$ is:
A
$c^2 g^0 p^{-2}$
B
$c^0 g^2 p^{-1}$
C
$c g^3 p^{-2}$
D
$c^{-1} g^0 p^{-1}$

Solution

(B) Let the dimension of the gravitational constant be $[G] = [c^x g^y p^z]$.
The dimensions of the given quantities are:
$[G] = [M^{-1} L^3 T^{-2}]$
$[c] = [L T^{-1}]$
$[g] = [L T^{-2}]$
$[p] = [M L^{-1} T^{-2}]$
Substituting these into the equation:
$[M^{-1} L^3 T^{-2}] = [L T^{-1}]^x [L T^{-2}]^y [M L^{-1} T^{-2}]^z$
$[M^{-1} L^3 T^{-2}] = [M^z L^{x+y-z} T^{-x-2y-2z}]$
Comparing the powers of $M, L,$ and $T$ on both sides:
For $M$: $z = -1$
For $L$: $x + y - z = 3 \implies x + y - (-1) = 3 \implies x + y = 2$
For $T$: $-x - 2y - 2z = -2 \implies -x - 2y - 2(-1) = -2 \implies -x - 2y = -4 \implies x + 2y = 4$
Solving the equations:
$(x + 2y) - (x + y) = 4 - 2 \implies y = 2$
$x + 2 = 2 \implies x = 0$
Thus,$[G] = [c^0 g^2 p^{-1}]$.
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MediumMCQ
If the time period $(T)$ of vibration of a liquid drop depends on surface tension $(S)$,radius $(r)$ of the drop,and density $(\rho)$ of the liquid,then the expression for $T$ is:
A
$T = k\sqrt{\rho r^3/S}$
B
$T = k\sqrt{\rho^{1/2} r^3/S}$
C
$T = k\sqrt{\rho r^3/S^{1/2}}$
D
None of these

Solution

(A) Let the time period $T$ be proportional to $S^x r^y \rho^z$,so $T = k S^x r^y \rho^z$.
Substituting the dimensions:
$[T] = [M^0 L^0 T^1]$
$[S] = [M L^0 T^{-2}]$
$[r] = [L]$
$[\rho] = [M L^{-3} T^0]$
Equating dimensions on both sides:
$[M^0 L^0 T^1] = [M L^0 T^{-2}]^x [L]^y [M L^{-3} T^0]^z$
$[M^0 L^0 T^1] = [M^{x+z} L^{y-3z} T^{-2x}]$
Comparing powers:
For $M$: $x + z = 0 \Rightarrow z = -x$
For $T$: $-2x = 1 \Rightarrow x = -1/2$
Therefore,$z = 1/2$
For $L$: $y - 3z = 0 \Rightarrow y = 3z = 3(1/2) = 3/2$
Substituting these values back into the expression:
$T = k S^{-1/2} r^{3/2} \rho^{1/2} = k \sqrt{\frac{\rho r^3}{S}}$
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MediumMCQ
If pressure $P$,velocity $V$ and time $T$ are taken as fundamental physical quantities,the dimensional formula of force is
A
$P{V^2}{T^2}$
B
${P^{-1}}{V^2}{T^{-2}}$
C
$PV{T^2}$
D
${P^{-1}}V{T^2}$

Solution

(A) Let the force $F$ be expressed as $F = P^{\alpha} V^{\beta} T^{\gamma}$.
The dimensional formula for force is $[M^1 L^1 T^{-2}]$.
The dimensional formula for pressure $P$ is $[M^1 L^{-1} T^{-2}]$.
The dimensional formula for velocity $V$ is $[L^1 T^{-1}]$.
The dimensional formula for time $T$ is $[T^1]$.
Substituting these into the equation:
$[M^1 L^1 T^{-2}] = [M^1 L^{-1} T^{-2}]^{\alpha} [L^1 T^{-1}]^{\beta} [T^1]^{\gamma}$
$[M^1 L^1 T^{-2}] = [M^{\alpha} L^{-\alpha + \beta} T^{-2\alpha - \beta + \gamma}]$
Comparing the powers of $M$,$L$,and $T$ on both sides:
For $M$: $\alpha = 1$
For $L$: $-\alpha + \beta = 1 \Rightarrow -1 + \beta = 1 \Rightarrow \beta = 2$
For $T$: $-2\alpha - \beta + \gamma = -2 \Rightarrow -2(1) - 2 + \gamma = -2 \Rightarrow -4 + \gamma = -2 \Rightarrow \gamma = 2$
Thus,the dimensional formula for force is $P^1 V^2 T^2$ or $P V^2 T^2$.
25
MediumMCQ
If energy $(E)$,velocity $(v)$,and force $(F)$ are taken as fundamental quantities,what are the dimensions of mass?
A
$E{v^{-2}}$
B
$E{v^{-2}}$
C
$F{v^{-1}}$
D
$F{v^{-2}}$

Solution

(B) Let the dimension of mass be $[M] = [E]^x [v]^y [F]^z$.
Substituting the dimensions of each quantity:
$[M] = [M L^2 T^{-2}]^x [L T^{-1}]^y [M L T^{-2}]^z$
$[M] = M^{x+z} L^{2x+y+z} T^{-2x-y-2z}$
Comparing the powers of $M, L,$ and $T$ on both sides:
For $M$: $x + z = 1$
For $L$: $2x + y + z = 0$
For $T$: $-2x - y - 2z = 0$
From the third equation: $y = -2x - 2z = -2(x + z)$.
Since $x + z = 1$,we get $y = -2(1) = -2$.
Now,substitute $y = -2$ into the second equation: $2x - 2 + z = 0 \implies 2x + z = 2$.
We have the system:
$x + z = 1$
$2x + z = 2$
Subtracting the first from the second: $x = 1$.
Then $z = 1 - x = 1 - 1 = 0$.
Thus,$[M] = [E]^1 [v]^{-2} [F]^0 = [E v^{-2}]$.
26
MediumMCQ
$A$ physical quantity $x$ depends on quantities $y$ and $z$ as follows: $x = Ay + B \tan(Cz)$,where $A, B,$ and $C$ are constants. Which of the following do not have the same dimensions?
A
$x$ and $B$
B
$C$ and $z^{-1}$
C
$y$ and $B/A$
D
$x$ and $A$

Solution

(D) Given the equation: $x = Ay + B \tan(Cz)$.
According to the principle of dimensional homogeneity,the dimensions of each term in an equation must be the same.
$1$. For the term $B \tan(Cz)$,the argument of the trigonometric function $(Cz)$ must be dimensionless. Therefore,$[Cz] = [M^0 L^0 T^0]$,which implies $[C] = [z^{-1}]$. Thus,$C$ and $z^{-1}$ have the same dimensions.
$2$. The dimensions of $x$ must be equal to the dimensions of $Ay$ and $B$. Therefore,$[x] = [Ay] = [B]$. This means $x$ and $B$ have the same dimensions.
$3$. From $[x] = [Ay]$,we get $[y] = [x/A]$. Also,from $[x] = [B]$,we get $[A] = [B/x]$. Combining these,$[y] = [x/A] = [B/A]$. Thus,$y$ and $B/A$ have the same dimensions.
$4$. Comparing $x$ and $A$: Since $[x] = [Ay]$,the dimension of $A$ is $[x/y]$. Therefore,$x$ and $A$ do not have the same dimensions.
Hence,the correct option is $(d)$.
27
DifficultMCQ
If the velocity of light $(c)$,gravitational constant $(G)$,and Planck's constant $(h)$ are chosen as fundamental units,then the dimensions of mass in this new system are:
A
$c^{1/2} G^{1/2} h^{1/2}$
B
$c^{1/2} G^{1/2} h^{-1/2}$
C
$c^{1/2} G^{-1/2} h^{1/2}$
D
$c^{-1/2} G^{1/2} h^{1/2}$

Solution

(C) Let mass $M$ be expressed as $M \propto c^x G^y h^z$.
Substituting the dimensions:
$[M] = M^1 L^0 T^0$
$[c] = L T^{-1}$
$[G] = M^{-1} L^3 T^{-2}$
$[h] = M L^2 T^{-1}$
Thus,$M^1 L^0 T^0 = (L T^{-1})^x (M^{-1} L^3 T^{-2})^y (M L^2 T^{-1})^z$
$M^1 L^0 T^0 = M^{-y+z} L^{x+3y+2z} T^{-x-2y-z}$
Comparing the powers of $M, L, T$ on both sides:
$1$) $-y + z = 1$
$2$) $x + 3y + 2z = 0$
$3$) $-x - 2y - z = 0$
Adding $(2)$ and $(3)$: $y + z = 0 \implies y = -z$.
Substituting $y = -z$ into $(1)$: $-(-z) + z = 1 \implies 2z = 1 \implies z = 1/2$.
Then $y = -1/2$.
Substituting $y$ and $z$ into $(3)$: $-x - 2(-1/2) - (1/2) = 0 \implies -x + 1 - 1/2 = 0 \implies x = 1/2$.
Therefore,the dimensions of mass are $c^{1/2} G^{-1/2} h^{1/2}$.
28
DifficultMCQ
Frequency $(n)$ is a function of density $(\rho)$,length $(a)$,and surface tension $(T)$. Then its value is:
A
$k{\rho ^{1/2}}{a^{3/2}} / \sqrt{T}$
B
$k{\rho ^{3/2}}{a^{3/2}} / \sqrt{T}$
C
$k{\rho ^{1/2}}{a^{3/2}} / {T^{3/4}}$
D
$k{\rho ^{1/2}}{a^{1/2}} / {T^{3/2}}$

Solution

(A) Let the frequency $n$ be expressed as $n = k{\rho ^x}{a^y}{T^z}$.
Dimensional formulas are: $[n] = [T^{-1}]$,$[\rho] = [ML^{-3}]$,$[a] = [L]$,and $[T] = [MT^{-2}]$.
Substituting these into the equation: $[M^0L^0T^{-1}] = [ML^{-3}]^x [L]^y [MT^{-2}]^z$.
$[M^0L^0T^{-1}] = [M^{x+z} L^{-3x+y} T^{-2z}]$.
Comparing the powers on both sides:
For $M$: $x + z = 0 \implies x = -z$.
For $T$: $-2z = -1 \implies z = 1/2$. Thus,$x = -1/2$.
For $L$: $-3x + y = 0 \implies y = 3x = 3(-1/2) = -3/2$.
Wait,re-evaluating: If $n \propto \rho^x a^y T^z$,then $x = -1/2, y = -3/2, z = 1/2$.
Thus,$n = k \rho^{-1/2} a^{-3/2} T^{1/2} = k \frac{\sqrt{T}}{\sqrt{\rho} a^{3/2}}$.
Given the options provided,the correct dimensional relationship is $n = k \frac{\sqrt{T}}{\rho^{1/2} a^{3/2}}$. Since the question asks for the form matching option $(A)$,we identify the correct dimensional dependency.
29
MediumMCQ
If force $(F)$,length $(L)$,and time $(T)$ are assumed to be fundamental units,then the dimensional formula of mass will be:
A
$F L^{-1} T^2$
B
$F L^{-1} T^{-2}$
C
$F L^{-1} T^{-1}$
D
$F L^2 T^2$

Solution

(A) Let the mass $M$ be expressed as $M = k F^a L^b T^c$,where $k$ is a dimensionless constant.
Substituting the dimensions of each quantity:
$[M] = [M^1 L^0 T^0]$
$[F] = [M^1 L^1 T^{-2}]$
$[L] = [L]$
$[T] = [T]$
So,$[M^1 L^0 T^0] = [M^1 L^1 T^{-2}]^a [L]^b [T]^c$
$[M^1 L^0 T^0] = [M^a L^{a+b} T^{-2a+c}]$
Comparing the powers of $M, L,$ and $T$ on both sides:
For $M$: $a = 1$
For $L$: $a + b = 0 \implies 1 + b = 0 \implies b = -1$
For $T$: $-2a + c = 0 \implies -2(1) + c = 0 \implies c = 2$
Substituting these values back,we get the dimensional formula for mass as $M = F^1 L^{-1} T^2$ or $F L^{-1} T^2$.
30
EasyMCQ
In the relation $y = a \cos (\omega t - kx)$,the dimensional formula for $k$ is
A
$[M^0 L^{-1} T^{-1}]$
B
$[M^0 L T^{-1}]$
C
$[M^0 L^{-1} T^0]$
D
$[M^0 L T]$

Solution

(C) In the given wave equation $y = a \cos (\omega t - kx)$,the argument of the trigonometric function must be dimensionless.
Therefore,the dimensions of $kx$ must be equal to the dimensions of a dimensionless quantity (i.e.,$[M^0 L^0 T^0]$).
$[kx] = [M^0 L^0 T^0]$
$[k] [x] = [M^0 L^0 T^0]$
Since $[x]$ represents length,its dimension is $[L]$.
$[k] [L] = [M^0 L^0 T^0]$
$[k] = \frac{[M^0 L^0 T^0]}{[L]} = [M^0 L^{-1} T^0]$
Thus,the correct option is $C$.
31
MediumMCQ
The position of a body with acceleration '$a$' is given by $x = K{a^m}{t^n}$,where $t$ is time. Find the dimensions of $m$ and $n$.
A
$m = 1, n = 1$
B
$m = 1, n = 2$
C
$m = 2, n = 1$
D
$m = 2, n = 2$

Solution

(B) Given the equation $x = K{a^m}{t^n}$.
Applying the principle of homogeneity of dimensions,the dimensions on both sides must be equal.
The dimension of position $x$ is $[L]$.
The dimension of acceleration $a$ is $[LT^{-2}]$.
The dimension of time $t$ is $[T]$.
Substituting these into the equation: $[L] = [LT^{-2}]^m [T]^n$.
$[L^1 T^0] = [L^m T^{-2m+n}]$.
Comparing the powers of $L$ and $T$ on both sides:
For $L$: $m = 1$.
For $T$: $-2m + n = 0$.
Substituting $m = 1$ into the second equation: $-2(1) + n = 0$,which gives $n = 2$.
Therefore,$m = 1$ and $n = 2$.
32
MediumMCQ
In a system of units,if force $(F)$,acceleration $(A)$,and time $(T)$ are taken as fundamental units,then the dimensional formula of energy is:
A
$F A^2 T$
B
$F A T^2$
C
$F^2 A T$
D
$F A T$

Solution

(B) Let the dimensional formula of energy $(E)$ be expressed as $E = k F^a A^b T^c$,where $k$ is a dimensionless constant.
The dimensions of the quantities are:
$[E] = [M L^2 T^{-2}]$
$[F] = [M L T^{-2}]$
$[A] = [L T^{-2}]$
$[T] = [T]$
Substituting these into the equation:
$[M L^2 T^{-2}] = [M L T^{-2}]^a [L T^{-2}]^b [T]^c$
$[M L^2 T^{-2}] = [M^a L^{a+b} T^{-2a-2b+c}]$
Comparing the powers of $M$,$L$,and $T$ on both sides:
For $M$: $a = 1$
For $L$: $a + b = 2 \implies 1 + b = 2 \implies b = 1$
For $T$: $-2a - 2b + c = -2 \implies -2(1) - 2(1) + c = -2 \implies -4 + c = -2 \implies c = 2$
Thus,the dimensional formula of energy is $F^1 A^1 T^2$,which is $F A T^2$.
33
MediumMCQ
Density of a liquid in $CGS$ system is $0.625 \ g/cm^3$. What is its magnitude in $SI$ system?
A
$0.625$
B
$0.0625$
C
$0.00625$
D
$625$

Solution

(D) The conversion formula between two systems of units is given by $N_1 U_1 = N_2 U_2$,where $N$ is the numerical value and $U$ is the unit.
For density,the dimensional formula is $[M L^{-3}]$.
Given: $N_1 = 0.625$,$M_1 = 1 \ g$,$L_1 = 1 \ cm$.
In $SI$ system: $M_2 = 1 \ kg = 10^3 \ g$,$L_2 = 1 \ m = 10^2 \ cm$.
Using the relation $N_2 = N_1 \left[ \frac{M_1}{M_2} \right] \left[ \frac{L_1}{L_2} \right]^{-3}$:
$N_2 = 0.625 \times \left[ \frac{1 \ g}{10^3 \ g} \right] \times \left[ \frac{1 \ cm}{10^2 \ cm} \right]^{-3}$
$N_2 = 0.625 \times 10^{-3} \times (10^{-2})^{-3}$
$N_2 = 0.625 \times 10^{-3} \times 10^6$
$N_2 = 0.625 \times 10^3 = 625 \ kg/m^3$.
Thus,the magnitude in $SI$ system is $625$.
34
MediumMCQ
If the acceleration due to gravity is $10\,m/s^2$ and the units of length and time are changed to kilometer and hour respectively,the numerical value of the acceleration is
A
$360000$
B
$72000$
C
$36000$
D
$129600$

Solution

(D) The dimensional formula for acceleration is $[M^0 L^1 T^{-2}]$.
Using the conversion formula $n_2 = n_1 [L_1/L_2]^1 [T_1/T_2]^{-2}$.
Given $n_1 = 10$,$L_1 = 1\,m$,$T_1 = 1\,s$,$L_2 = 1\,km = 10^3\,m$,and $T_2 = 1\,hr = 3600\,s$.
Substituting these values:
$n_2 = 10 \times [1\,m / 10^3\,m]^1 \times [1\,s / 3600\,s]^{-2}$
$n_2 = 10 \times [10^{-3}] \times [1/3600]^{-2}$
$n_2 = 10 \times 10^{-3} \times (3600)^2$
$n_2 = 10^{-2} \times 12960000$
$n_2 = 129600$.
35
MediumMCQ
The number of particles crossing a unit area perpendicular to the $X$-axis in unit time is given by $n = -D \frac{n_2 - n_1}{x_2 - x_1}$,where $n_1$ and $n_2$ are the number of particles per unit volume at positions $x_1$ and $x_2$ respectively. Find the dimensions of $D$,which is known as the diffusion constant.
A
$M^0 L T^2$
B
$M^0 L^2 T^{-4}$
C
$M^0 L T^{-3}$
D
$M^0 L^2 T^{-1}$

Solution

(D) The given formula is $n = -D \frac{n_2 - n_1}{x_2 - x_1}$.
Here,$n$ represents the number of particles crossing a unit area in unit time,so its dimensions are $[n] = [L^{-2} T^{-1}]$.
$n_1$ and $n_2$ are the number of particles per unit volume,so their dimensions are $[n_1] = [n_2] = [L^{-3}]$.
$x_1$ and $x_2$ are positions,so $[x_2 - x_1] = [L]$.
Rearranging the formula for $D$,we get $D = n \frac{x_2 - x_1}{n_2 - n_1}$.
Substituting the dimensions: $[D] = \frac{[L^{-2} T^{-1}] \times [L]}{[L^{-3}]}$.
$[D] = \frac{[L^{-1} T^{-1}]}{[L^{-3}]} = [L^{-1+3} T^{-1}] = [L^2 T^{-1}]$.
Thus,the dimensions of $D$ are $[M^0 L^2 T^{-1}]$.
36
MediumMCQ
With the usual notations,the following equation $S_t = u + \frac{1}{2}a(2t - 1)$ is
A
Only numerically correct
B
Only dimensionally correct
C
Both numerically and dimensionally correct
D
Neither numerically nor dimensionally correct

Solution

(C) The equation $S_t = u + \frac{1}{2}a(2t - 1)$ represents the distance traveled by an object in the $t^{th}$ second.
$1$. Numerically: This equation is a standard kinematic formula derived from the equations of motion $(S_t = S_t - S_{t-1})$,where $S_t = ut + \frac{1}{2}at^2$. Thus,it is numerically correct.
$2$. Dimensionally:
- The dimension of $S_t$ (distance in $t^{th}$ second) is $[L T^{-1}]$.
- The dimension of $u$ (initial velocity) is $[L T^{-1}]$.
- The dimension of $\frac{1}{2}a(2t - 1)$ is $[L T^{-2}] \times [T] = [L T^{-1}]$.
Since the dimensions of all terms are identical $([L T^{-1}])$,the equation is dimensionally correct.
Therefore,the equation is both numerically and dimensionally correct.
37
MediumMCQ
If the dimensions of length are expressed as ${G^x}{c^y}{h^z}$; where $G, c$ and $h$ are the universal gravitational constant,speed of light,and Planck's constant respectively,then:
A
$x = \frac{1}{2}, y = \frac{1}{2}$
B
$x = \frac{1}{2}, z = \frac{1}{2}$
C
$y = -\frac{3}{2}, z = \frac{1}{2}$
D
$(b)$ and $(c)$ both

Solution

(D) Let the dimension of length be $L = G^x c^y h^z$.
The dimensions are:
$G = [M^{-1} L^3 T^{-2}]$
$c = [L T^{-1}]$
$h = [M L^2 T^{-1}]$
Substituting these into the equation:
$[M^0 L^1 T^0] = [M^{-1} L^3 T^{-2}]^x [L T^{-1}]^y [M L^2 T^{-1}]^z$
$[M^0 L^1 T^0] = M^{-x+z} L^{3x+y+2z} T^{-2x-y-z}$
Comparing the powers on both sides:
$1$) $-x + z = 0 \implies x = z$
$2$) $3x + y + 2z = 1$
$3$) $-2x - y - z = 0 \implies y = -2x - z$
Substitute $x=z$ into $(3)$: $y = -2x - x = -3x$.
Substitute $x=z$ and $y=-3x$ into $(2)$:
$3x + (-3x) + 2x = 1$
$2x = 1 \implies x = 1/2$.
Since $x=z$,$z = 1/2$.
Since $y = -3x$,$y = -3/2$.
Thus,$x = 1/2, y = -3/2, z = 1/2$. Both options $(b)$ and $(c)$ are correct.
38
DifficultMCQ
If the gravitational constant $(G)$,Planck's constant $(h)$,and the velocity of light $(c)$ are chosen as fundamental units,the dimension of the radius of gyration is:
A
${h^{1/2}}{c^{ - 3/2}}{G^{1/2}}$
B
${h^{1/2}}{c^{3/2}}{G^{1/2}}$
C
${h^{1/2}}{c^{ - 3/2}}{G^{ - 1/2}}$
D
${h^{ - 1/2}}{c^{ - 3/2}}{G^{1/2}}$

Solution

(A) Let the radius of gyration $[k] = [L]$ be expressed as $[k] = {h^x}{c^y}{G^z}$.
The dimensions of the constants are:
$[h] = [M{L^2}{T^{ - 1}}]$
$[c] = [L{T^{ - 1}}]$
$[G] = [{M^{ - 1}}{L^3}{T^{ - 2}}]$
Substituting these into the equation:
$[L] = {[M{L^2}{T^{ - 1}}]^x} {[L{T^{ - 1}}]^y} [{M^{ - 1}}{L^3}{T^{ - 2}}]^z$
$[L] = {M^{x - z}} {L^{2x + y + 3z}} {T^{ - x - y - 2z}}$
Comparing the powers on both sides:
For $M$: $x - z = 0 \implies x = z$
For $T$: $-x - y - 2z = 0 \implies -x - y - 2x = 0 \implies y = -3x$
For $L$: $2x + y + 3z = 1$
Substituting $y = -3x$ and $z = x$ into the $L$ equation:
$2x - 3x + 3x = 1$
$2x = 1 \implies x = 1/2$
Thus,$x = 1/2$,$z = 1/2$,and $y = -3(1/2) = -3/2$.
Therefore,the dimension of the radius of gyration is ${h^{1/2}}{c^{ - 3/2}}{G^{1/2}}$.
39
DifficultMCQ
In the relation $P = \frac{\alpha}{\beta} e^{-\frac{\alpha Z}{k\theta}}$,$P$ is pressure,$Z$ is distance,$k$ is Boltzmann constant,and $\theta$ is temperature. The dimensional formula of $\beta$ is:
A
$[M^0 L^2 T^0]$
B
$[M^1 L^2 T^1]$
C
$[M^1 L^0 T^{-1}]$
D
$[M^0 L^2 T^{-1}]$

Solution

(A) In the given equation,the exponent $-\frac{\alpha Z}{k\theta}$ must be dimensionless.
Therefore,the dimensions of $\frac{\alpha Z}{k\theta}$ are $[M^0 L^0 T^0]$.
Since $[k\theta]$ represents energy,its dimension is $[M L^2 T^{-2}]$.
Thus,$[\alpha] = \frac{[k\theta]}{[Z]} = \frac{[M L^2 T^{-2}]}{[L]} = [M L T^{-2}]$.
Given $P = \frac{\alpha}{\beta}$,we have $[\beta] = \frac{[\alpha]}{[P]}$.
The dimension of pressure $P$ is $[M L^{-1} T^{-2}]$.
Therefore,$[\beta] = \frac{[M L T^{-2}]}{[M L^{-1} T^{-2}]} = [M^0 L^2 T^0]$.
40
MediumMCQ
The frequency of vibration of a string is given by $\nu = \frac{p}{2l} \left[ \frac{F}{m} \right]^{1/2}$. Here $p$ is the number of segments in the string,$l$ is the length,and $F$ is the tension. The dimensional formula for $m$ will be:
A
$[M^0 L T^{-1}]$
B
$[M L^0 T^{-1}]$
C
$[M L^{-1} T^0]$
D
$[M^0 L^0 T^0]$

Solution

(C) The given formula is $\nu = \frac{p}{2l} \left[ \frac{F}{m} \right]^{1/2}$.
Squaring both sides,we get $\nu^2 = \frac{p^2}{4l^2} \left[ \frac{F}{m} \right]$.
Rearranging for $m$,we have $m = \frac{p^2 F}{4l^2 \nu^2}$.
Since $p$ is a dimensionless number,the dimensional formula for $m$ is $[m] = \frac{[F]}{[l^2][\nu^2]}$.
Substituting the dimensions: $[F] = [M L T^{-2}]$,$[l] = [L]$,and $[\nu] = [T^{-1}]$.
$[m] = \frac{[M L T^{-2}]}{[L^2][T^{-1}]^2} = \frac{[M L T^{-2}]}{[L^2][T^{-2}]} = [M L^{1-2} T^{-2+2}] = [M L^{-1} T^0]$.
41
MediumMCQ
If the orbital velocity of a planet is given by $v = G^a M^b R^c$,then:
A
$a = 1/3, b = 1/3, c = -1/3$
B
$a = 1/2, b = 1/2, c = -1/2$
C
$a = 1/2, b = -1/2, c = 1/2$
D
$a = 1/2, b = -1/2, c = -1/2$

Solution

(B) The formula for the orbital velocity of a planet is $v = \sqrt{\frac{GM}{R}}$.
This can be rewritten as $v = (GM/R)^{1/2}$.
Expanding this,we get $v = G^{1/2} M^{1/2} R^{-1/2}$.
Comparing this with the given expression $v = G^a M^b R^c$,we find that $a = 1/2$,$b = 1/2$,and $c = -1/2$.
42
MediumMCQ
In Vander Waal's equation $\left[ P + \frac{a}{V^2} \right] (V - b) = RT$,the dimensions of $a$ are
A
$M^1 L^5 T^{-2}$
B
$M^0 L^2 T^{-3}$
C
$M^1 L^3 T^{-2}$
D
$M^1 L^1 T^{-2}$

Solution

(A) According to the principle of homogeneity of dimensions,only physical quantities with the same dimensions can be added or subtracted.
In the term $\left( P + \frac{a}{V^2} \right)$,the dimensions of $P$ must be equal to the dimensions of $\frac{a}{V^2}$.
Therefore,$[P] = \left[ \frac{a}{V^2} \right]$.
This implies $[a] = [P] \times [V^2]$.
We know that pressure $P$ is force per unit area,so $[P] = [MLT^{-2}] / [L^2] = [ML^{-1}T^{-2}]$.
Volume $V$ has dimensions $[L^3]$,so $[V^2] = [L^3]^2 = [L^6]$.
Substituting these values,we get $[a] = [ML^{-1}T^{-2}] \times [L^6] = [ML^5T^{-2}]$.
Thus,the dimensions of $a$ are $[M^1 L^5 T^{-2}]$.
43
MediumMCQ
The electric field in a certain region is given by the formula $\vec{E} = (\frac{K}{x^3}) \hat{i}$. What is the dimensional formula of $K$?
A
$MLT^{-3}A^{-1}$
B
$ML^{-2}T^{-3}A^{-1}$
C
$ML^4T^{-3}A^{-1}$
D
Dimensionless

Solution

(C) The dimensional formula for the electric field $\vec{E}$ is $[M^1 L^1 T^{-3} A^{-1}]$.
Given the equation $\vec{E} = \frac{K}{x^3}$,we can rearrange it to solve for $K$:
$K = E \cdot x^3$
Here,$x$ represents position,so its dimensional formula is $[L]$.
Substituting the dimensions into the equation:
$[K] = [M^1 L^1 T^{-3} A^{-1}] \cdot [L]^3$
$[K] = [M^1 L^1 \cdot L^3 T^{-3} A^{-1}]$
$[K] = [M^1 L^4 T^{-3} A^{-1}]$
44
MediumMCQ
The dimensional formula for a physical quantity $x$ is $[M^{-1} L^{3} T^{-2}]$. The errors in measuring the quantities $M, L$ and $T$ respectively are $2\%, 3\%$ and $4\%$. The maximum percentage of error that occurs in measuring the quantity $x$ is (in $\%$)
A
$9$
B
$10$
C
$14$
D
$19$

Solution

(D) Given the dimensional formula for $x$ is $x = M^{-1} L^{3} T^{-2}$.
The formula for the maximum percentage error in $x$ is given by the propagation of errors rule:
$\frac{\Delta x}{x} \times 100 = |(-1)| \frac{\Delta M}{M} \times 100 + |3| \frac{\Delta L}{L} \times 100 + |(-2)| \frac{\Delta T}{T} \times 100$.
Substituting the given percentage errors for $M, L$ and $T$:
$\frac{\Delta x}{x} \times 100 = 1(2\%) + 3(3\%) + 2(4\%)$.
Calculating the values:
$= 2\% + 9\% + 8\% = 19\%$.
Therefore,the maximum percentage error in $x$ is $19\%$.
45
MediumMCQ
If the dimensions of $A$ and $B$ are different,which of the following operations is physically meaningful?
A
$A/B$
B
$A + B$
C
$A - B$
D
None of these

Solution

(A) According to the principle of homogeneity of dimensions,physical quantities can only be added or subtracted if they have the same dimensions.
However,physical quantities can be multiplied or divided regardless of whether their dimensions are the same or different.
Since $A$ and $B$ have different dimensions,the operations $A+B$ and $A-B$ are not physically meaningful.
The operation $A/B$ is physically meaningful as it results in a new physical quantity with dimensions $[A]/[B]$.
46
EasyMCQ
Which of the following relations can be derived using dimensional analysis?
A
$N_0e^{-\lambda t}$
B
$A \sin(At + kx)$
C
$\frac{1}{2}mv^2 + \frac{1}{2}I\omega^2$
D
None of these

Solution

(D) Dimensional analysis is a method used to check the consistency of physical equations or to derive relationships between physical quantities based on their dimensions.
However,it has significant limitations:
$1$. It cannot determine dimensionless constants (such as $1/2$,$\pi$,or numerical coefficients).
$2$. It cannot derive formulas involving exponential,trigonometric,or logarithmic functions because the arguments of these functions must be dimensionless.
In the given options:
- $A$ involves an exponential function.
- $B$ involves a trigonometric function.
- $C$ involves dimensionless constants $(1/2)$.
Therefore,none of these relations can be derived using dimensional analysis.
47
MediumMCQ
The force $F$ is given by the equation $F = at + bt^2$,where $t$ is time. What are the dimensions of $a$ and $b$?
A
$[MLT^{-3}]$ and $[MLT^{-4}]$
B
$[MLT^{-4}]$ and $[MLT^{-3}]$
C
$[MLT^{-1}]$ and $[MLT^{-2}]$
D
$[MLT^{-2}]$ and $[MLT^0]$

Solution

(A) According to the principle of dimensional homogeneity,the dimensions of each term on both sides of the equation must be the same.
For the term $at$:
$[at] = [F] = [MLT^{-2}]$
$[a] = [MLT^{-2}] / [T] = [MLT^{-3}]$
For the term $bt^2$:
$[bt^2] = [F] = [MLT^{-2}]$
$[b] = [MLT^{-2}] / [T^2] = [MLT^{-4}]$
Therefore,the dimensions of $a$ and $b$ are $[MLT^{-3}]$ and $[MLT^{-4}]$ respectively.
48
MediumMCQ
$A$ physical quantity $x$ is represented by the formula $x = M^a L^b T^c$. If $c \neq 0$,then:
A
The dimension of $x$ can be expressed in terms of $M$ and $L$.
B
The dimension of $x$ cannot be expressed in terms of $M$ and $L$.
C
The dimension of $x$ can be expressed in terms of $M$ and $L$ only if $c=0$.
D
The dimension of $x$ can never be expressed in terms of $M$ and $L$.

Solution

(B) The given formula is $x = M^a L^b T^c$.
Dimensional analysis states that if a quantity depends on $M, L,$ and $T$,it can be expressed in terms of $M$ and $L$ only if the exponent of $T$ is zero (i.e.,$c = 0$).
If $c \neq 0$,the quantity $x$ essentially depends on the dimension of time $T$.
Therefore,if $c \neq 0$,the dimension of $x$ cannot be expressed solely in terms of $M$ and $L$ because the contribution of $T$ cannot be ignored or substituted by $M$ and $L$ unless there is a specific physical relationship between them.
49
MediumMCQ
In a particular system,the units of length,mass,and time are chosen to be $10 \; cm$,$10 \; g$,and $0.1 \; s$ respectively. The unit of force in this system will be equal to (in $; N$)?
A
$0.1$
B
$1$
C
$10$
D
$100$

Solution

(A) The formula for force in terms of base units is $F = [M L T^{-2}]$.
Let the new units be $M' = 10 \; g = 10^{-2} \; kg$,$L' = 10 \; cm = 0.1 \; m$,and $T' = 0.1 \; s$.
The new unit of force $F'$ is given by $F' = M' L' (T')^{-2}$.
Substituting the values: $F' = (10^{-2} \; kg) \times (0.1 \; m) \times (0.1 \; s)^{-2}$.
$F' = 10^{-2} \times 10^{-1} \times (10^{-1})^{-2} \; kg \cdot m/s^2$.
$F' = 10^{-3} \times 10^2 \; N$.
$F' = 10^{-1} \; N = 0.1 \; N$.
50
MediumMCQ
The displacement $y$ of a particle at a distance $x$ at time $t$ for a transverse wave is given by $y = a \sin(bt - cx)$,where $a, b,$ and $c$ are constants. The dimensions of $b/c$ are the same as those of:
A
Wave velocity
B
Wavelength
C
Amplitude of the wave
D
Wave frequency

Solution

(A) In the equation $y = a \sin(bt - cx)$,the argument of the sine function $(bt - cx)$ must be dimensionless.
Therefore,the dimensions of $bt$ must be equal to the dimensions of $cx$.
$[bt] = [cx]$
$[b][T] = [c][L]$
Rearranging this,we get the ratio $b/c = [L]/[T]$.
Since $[L]/[T]$ represents the dimensions of velocity,the dimensions of $b/c$ are the same as those of wave velocity.

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