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51
DifficultMCQ
The speed of a water wave $v$ depends on its wavelength $\lambda$,the density of water $\rho$,and the acceleration due to gravity $g$. Determine the relationship between these quantities.
A
$v \propto \lambda g^{-1} \rho^{-1}$
B
$v^2 \propto g \lambda \rho$
C
$v^2 \propto g \lambda$
D
$v^2 \propto g^{-1} \lambda^{-3}$

Solution

(C) Let the relationship be $v = k g^a \lambda^b \rho^c$,where $k$ is a dimensionless constant.
Writing the dimensions of each quantity:
$[v] = [L T^{-1}]$
$[g] = [L T^{-2}]$
$[\lambda] = [L]$
$[\rho] = [M L^{-3}]$
Substituting these into the equation: $[L T^{-1}] = [L T^{-2}]^a [L]^b [M L^{-3}]^c$
$[L^1 T^{-1} M^0] = [M^c L^{a+b-3c} T^{-2a}]$
Comparing the powers of $M, L,$ and $T$ on both sides:
For $M$: $c = 0$
For $T$: $-2a = -1 \implies a = 1/2$
For $L$: $a + b - 3c = 1 \implies 1/2 + b - 0 = 1 \implies b = 1/2$
Thus,$v \propto g^{1/2} \lambda^{1/2} \rho^0 \implies v \propto \sqrt{g \lambda} \implies v^2 \propto g \lambda$.
52
EasyMCQ
Convert $1 \; \text{newton}$ ($SI$ unit of force) into $dyne$ ($CGS$ unit of force).
A
$10^3$
B
$10^6$
C
$10^2$
D
$10^5$

Solution

(D) The dimensional formula of force is $[F] = [M^1 L^1 T^{-2}]$.
Using the principle of dimensional consistency,$n_2 = n_1 \left[ \frac{M_1}{M_2} \right]^1 \left[ \frac{L_1}{L_2} \right]^1 \left[ \frac{T_1}{T_2} \right]^{-2}$.
Here,$n_1 = 1$,$M_1 = 1 \; \text{kg} = 10^3 \; \text{g}$,$L_1 = 1 \; \text{m} = 10^2 \; \text{cm}$,and $T_1 = T_2 = 1 \; \text{s}$.
Substituting these values: $n_2 = 1 \times \left[ \frac{10^3 \; \text{g}}{1 \; \text{g}} \right]^1 \times \left[ \frac{10^2 \; \text{cm}}{1 \; \text{cm}} \right]^1 \times \left[ \frac{1 \; \text{s}}{1 \; \text{s}} \right]^{-2}$.
$n_2 = 1 \times 10^3 \times 10^2 \times 1 = 10^5$.
Therefore,$1 \; \text{newton} = 10^5 \; \text{dyne}$.
53
MediumMCQ
The equation of state for some gases is given by $(P + \frac{a}{V^2})(V - b) = RT$,where $P$ is pressure,$V$ is volume,$T$ is absolute temperature,and $a, b, R$ are constants. What are the dimensions of '$a$'?
A
$[ML^5T^{-2}]$
B
$[ML^{-1}T^{-2}]$
C
$[L^3]$
D
$[L^6]$

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 $(P + \frac{a}{V^2})$,the dimensions of $\frac{a}{V^2}$ must be equal to the dimensions of pressure $P$.
So,$[\frac{a}{V^2}] = [P]$.
$[a] = [P] \times [V^2]$.
The dimensions of pressure $P$ are $[ML^{-1}T^{-2}]$ and the dimensions of volume $V$ are $[L^3]$.
Therefore,$[a] = [ML^{-1}T^{-2}] \times [L^3]^2$.
$[a] = [ML^{-1}T^{-2}] \times [L^6]$.
$[a] = [ML^5T^{-2}]$.
54
MediumMCQ
If energy $E = G^p h^q c^r$,where $G$ is the universal gravitational constant,$h$ is Planck's constant,and $c$ is the speed of light,find the values of $p, q$,and $r$ respectively.
A
$-\frac{1}{2}, \frac{1}{2}, \frac{5}{2}$
B
$\frac{1}{2}, -\frac{1}{2}, -\frac{5}{2}$
C
$-\frac{1}{2}, -\frac{1}{2}, \frac{3}{2}$
D
$\frac{1}{2}, -\frac{1}{2}, -\frac{3}{2}$

Solution

(A) The dimensional formula for energy $E$ is $[M^1 L^2 T^{-2}]$.
The dimensional formula for $G$ is $[M^{-1} L^3 T^{-2}]$.
The dimensional formula for $h$ is $[M^1 L^2 T^{-1}]$.
The dimensional formula for $c$ is $[L^1 T^{-1}]$.
Given $E = G^p h^q c^r$,we have:
$[M^1 L^2 T^{-2}] = [M^{-1} L^3 T^{-2}]^p [M^1 L^2 T^{-1}]^q [L^1 T^{-1}]^r$
$[M^1 L^2 T^{-2}] = [M^{-p+q} L^{3p+2q+r} T^{-2p-q-r}]$
Comparing the powers of $M, L$,and $T$ on both sides:
For $M$: $-p + q = 1 \implies q = 1 + p$
For $T$: $-2p - q - r = -2 \implies 2p + q + r = 2$
For $L$: $3p + 2q + r = 2$
Subtracting the $T$ equation from the $L$ equation: $(3p + 2q + r) - (2p + q + r) = 2 - 2 \implies p + q = 0 \implies q = -p$
Substituting $q = -p$ into $q = 1 + p$: $-p = 1 + p \implies 2p = -1 \implies p = -\frac{1}{2}$.
Then $q = -(-\frac{1}{2}) = \frac{1}{2}$.
Using $2p + q + r = 2$: $2(-\frac{1}{2}) + \frac{1}{2} + r = 2 \implies -1 + \frac{1}{2} + r = 2 \implies r = 2 + 1 - \frac{1}{2} = \frac{5}{2}$.
Thus,$p = -\frac{1}{2}, q = \frac{1}{2}, r = \frac{5}{2}$.
55
EasyMCQ
In a relation $F = a \sin(k_1x) + b \sin(k_2t)$,where $F$,$x$,and $t$ denote force,distance,and time respectively. The units of $k_1$ and $k_2$ are respectively:
A
$meter, s$
B
$meter^{-1}, s^{-1}$
C
$meter^{-1}, s$
D
$meter, s^{-1}$

Solution

(B) According to the principle of dimensional homogeneity,the argument of a trigonometric function must be dimensionless.
Therefore,the dimensions of $k_1x$ and $k_2t$ must be $M^0 L^0 T^0$.
For $k_1x$ to be dimensionless,the dimension of $k_1$ must be the inverse of the dimension of $x$ (distance).
$[k_1] = [x]^{-1} = L^{-1}$. Thus,the unit of $k_1$ is $meter^{-1}$.
For $k_2t$ to be dimensionless,the dimension of $k_2$ must be the inverse of the dimension of $t$ (time).
$[k_2] = [t]^{-1} = T^{-1}$. Thus,the unit of $k_2$ is $s^{-1}$.
Therefore,the units of $k_1$ and $k_2$ are $meter^{-1}$ and $s^{-1}$ respectively.
56
EasyMCQ
Which of the following statements is incorrect?
A
$A$ dimensionally correct formula may be correct.
B
$A$ dimensionally correct formula may be incorrect.
C
$A$ dimensionally incorrect formula may be correct.
D
$A$ dimensionally incorrect formula is incorrect.

Solution

(C) Dimensional analysis is a powerful tool for checking the consistency of physical equations.
$1$. If an equation is dimensionally incorrect,it must be physically incorrect because the units on both sides do not match.
$2$. If an equation is dimensionally correct,it does not guarantee that the equation is physically correct,as it may lack dimensionless constants or factors.
$3$. Therefore,a dimensionally correct formula may be correct or incorrect,but a dimensionally incorrect formula is always incorrect.
$4$. Thus,the statement '$A$ dimensionally incorrect formula may be correct' is false.
57
EasyMCQ
The time dependence of a physical quantity $P$ is given by $P = P_0 \exp(-\alpha t^2)$,where $\alpha$ is a constant and $t$ is time. The constant $\alpha$:
A
is dimensionless
B
has dimensions $T^{-2}$
C
has dimensions of $P$
D
has dimensions $T^2$

Solution

(B) The given equation is $P = P_0 \exp(-\alpha t^2)$.
In any exponential function of the form $e^x$,the exponent $x$ must be dimensionless.
Therefore,the term $\alpha t^2$ must be dimensionless.
This implies that the dimensions of $\alpha$ multiplied by the dimensions of $t^2$ must equal $1$ (dimensionless).
$[\alpha] [t^2] = [M^0 L^0 T^0] = 1$.
Since $[t] = [T]$,we have $[\alpha] [T^2] = 1$.
Thus,$[\alpha] = [T^{-2}]$.
58
MediumMCQ
Force $(F)$ and density $(d)$ are related as $F = \frac{\alpha}{\beta + \sqrt{d}}$. The dimensions of $\alpha$ and $\beta$ are:
A
$M^{3/2} L^{-1/2} T^{-2}, M^{1/2} L^{-3/2} T^0$
B
$M^{1/2} L^{-3/2} T^{-2}, M^{-3/2} L^{-3/2} T^0$
C
$M^{3} L^{-1} T^{-2/3}, M^{2} L^{-3} T^{2}$
D
$M^{2} L^{-1/2} T^{-2}, M^{3/2} L^{-1/2} T^0$

Solution

(A) According to the principle of homogeneity of dimensions,the dimensions of terms added together must be the same. Therefore,the dimension of $\beta$ must be equal to the dimension of $\sqrt{d}$.
$[\beta] = [d]^{1/2} = [M^1 L^{-3} T^0]^{1/2} = [M^{1/2} L^{-3/2} T^0]$.
Now,for the force equation: $F = \frac{\alpha}{\beta + \sqrt{d}}$.
The dimension of the denominator $(\beta + \sqrt{d})$ is the same as $[d]^{1/2} = [M^{1/2} L^{-3/2} T^0]$.
Thus,$[F] = \frac{[\alpha]}{[M^{1/2} L^{-3/2} T^0]}$.
$[\alpha] = [F] \times [M^{1/2} L^{-3/2} T^0] = [M^1 L^1 T^{-2}] \times [M^{1/2} L^{-3/2} T^0] = [M^{3/2} L^{-1/2} T^{-2}]$.
Comparing these results with the given options,option $A$ is correct.
59
EasyMCQ
The value of gravitational acceleration in the $C.G.S.$ system is $980 \; cm/s^2$. Find the value of $g$ in the $M.K.S.$ system.
A
$980$
B
$0.980$
C
$9.8$
D
$98$

Solution

(C) The dimensional formula for gravitational acceleration $g$ is $[M^0 L^1 T^{-2}]$.
In the $C.G.S.$ system,the unit of length is $cm$ and time is $s$. Given $g = 980 \; cm/s^2$.
To convert to the $M.K.S.$ system,we use the conversion factors:
$1 \; m = 10^2 \; cm \Rightarrow 1 \; cm = 10^{-2} \; m$
$1 \; s = 1 \; s$
Substituting these into the expression:
$g = 980 \times (1 \; cm) / (1 \; s)^2$
$g = 980 \times (10^{-2} \; m) / (1 \; s)^2$
$g = 980 \times 10^{-2} \; m/s^2$
$g = 9.8 \; m/s^2$.
60
EasyMCQ
In an experiment,four quantities $a, b, c$ and $d$ are measured with percentage errors of $1\%, 2\%, 3\%$ and $4\%$ respectively. Quantity $w$ is calculated as follows: $w = \frac{a^4 b^3}{c^2 \sqrt{d}}$. The percentage error in the measurement of $w$ is .......... $\%$.
A
$10$
B
$16$
C
$18$
D
$12$

Solution

(C) The formula for the relative error in $w$ is given by the propagation of errors rule:
$\frac{\Delta w}{w} = 4 \frac{\Delta a}{a} + 3 \frac{\Delta b}{b} + 2 \frac{\Delta c}{c} + \frac{1}{2} \frac{\Delta d}{d}$
Given percentage errors are:
$\frac{\Delta a}{a} \times 100 = 1\%$
$\frac{\Delta b}{b} \times 100 = 2\%$
$\frac{\Delta c}{c} \times 100 = 3\%$
$\frac{\Delta d}{d} \times 100 = 4\%$
Substituting these values into the error equation:
$\frac{\Delta w}{w} \times 100 = 4(1\%) + 3(2\%) + 2(3\%) + \frac{1}{2}(4\%)$
$= 4\% + 6\% + 6\% + 2\%$
$= 18\%$
Therefore,the percentage error in $w$ is $18\%$.
61
MediumMCQ
The velocity $v$ of a particle at time $t$ is given by $v = at + \frac{b}{t + c}$,where $a, b,$ and $c$ are constants. What are the dimensions of $a, b,$ and $c$ respectively?
A
$LT^{-2}, L$ and $T$
B
$L^2, T$ and $LT^2$
C
$LT^2, LT$ and $L$
D
$L, LT$ and $T^2$

Solution

(A) According to the principle of homogeneity of dimensions,the dimensions of each term in the equation must be the same.
$1$. For the term $at$: $[at] = [v] = [LT^{-1}]$.
Therefore,$[a] = \frac{[LT^{-1}]}{[T]} = [LT^{-2}]$.
$2$. For the term $\frac{b}{t + c}$: Since $c$ is added to $t$,the dimension of $c$ must be the same as the dimension of $t$.
Therefore,$[c] = [T]$.
$3$. For the term $\frac{b}{t + c}$: The dimension of the whole term must be equal to the dimension of velocity $[v]$.
$[\frac{b}{t + c}] = [v] \implies \frac{[b]}{[T]} = [LT^{-1}]$.
Therefore,$[b] = [LT^{-1}] \times [T] = [L]$.
Thus,the dimensions are $[a] = [LT^{-2}]$,$[b] = [L]$,and $[c] = [T]$.
62
EasyMCQ
If $x = a/t + b/t^2 + c$,where $x$ is the distance travelled by the body in metres and $t$ is the time in seconds,then the units of $b$ are:
A
$m/s$
B
$m-s$
C
$m-s^2$
D
$m/s^2$

Solution

(C) According to the principle of homogeneity of dimensions,the dimensions of each term in a physical equation must be the same.
Since $x$ represents distance,its dimension is $[L]$.
The term $b/t^2$ must also have the dimension of distance $[L]$.
Therefore,$[b/t^2] = [L]$.
$[b] = [L] \times [t^2] = [L][T^2]$.
Since $x$ is in metres $(m)$ and $t$ is in seconds $(s)$,the unit of $b$ is $m-s^2$.
63
MediumMCQ
If $L$,$C$,and $R$ denote the inductance,capacitance,and resistance respectively,the dimensional formula for $C^{2}LR$ is
A
$[M^{0}L^{0}T^{0}I^{0}]$
B
$[M^{0}L^{0}T^{3}I^{0}]$
C
$[M^{-1}L^{-2}T^{6}I^{2}]$
D
$[M^{0}L^{0}T^{2}I^{0}]$

Solution

(B) We know that the resonant frequency of an $LC$ circuit is given by $f = \frac{1}{2\pi \sqrt{LC}}$.
Therefore,the dimensions of $LC$ are $[LC] = [T^{2}]$.
Also,the time constant of an $LR$ circuit is $\tau = \frac{L}{R}$,so the dimensions of $\frac{L}{R}$ are $[T]$.
This implies that the dimensions of $\frac{R}{L}$ are $[T^{-1}]$.
Now,we need to find the dimensions of $C^{2}LR$.
We can rewrite the expression as $C^{2}LR = (LC) \cdot (RC)$.
Since $RC$ is the time constant of an $RC$ circuit,its dimensions are $[T]$.
Thus,$[C^{2}LR] = [LC] \cdot [RC] = [T^{2}] \cdot [T] = [T^{3}]$.
Alternatively,$[C^{2}LR] = [LC] \cdot [LC] \cdot [R/L] = [T^{2}] \cdot [T^{2}] \cdot [T^{-1}] = [T^{3}]$.
Therefore,the dimensional formula is $[M^{0}L^{0}T^{3}I^{0}]$.
64
MediumMCQ
If energy is given by $U = \frac{A\sqrt{x}}{x^2 + B}$,then the dimensions of $AB$ are:
A
$ML^{7/2}T^{-2}$
B
$ML^{11/2}T^{-2}$
C
$M^2L^{9/2}T^{-2}$
D
$ML^{13/2}T^{-3}$

Solution

(B) According to the principle of homogeneity of dimensions,only quantities with the same dimensions can be added or subtracted.
In the denominator,$x^2$ is added to $B$,so $[B] = [x^2] = [L^2]$.
The energy $U$ has dimensions $[M L^2 T^{-2}]$.
The equation is $U = \frac{A\sqrt{x}}{x^2 + B}$.
Substituting the dimensions: $[M L^2 T^{-2}] = \frac{[A][L^{1/2}]}{[L^2]}$.
Solving for $[A]$: $[A] = [M L^2 T^{-2}] \times \frac{[L^2]}{[L^{1/2}]} = [M L^{2+2-1/2} T^{-2}] = [M L^{7/2} T^{-2}]$.
Now,calculate the dimensions of $AB$: $[AB] = [A][B] = [M L^{7/2} T^{-2}] \times [L^2] = [M L^{7/2+2} T^{-2}] = [M L^{11/2} T^{-2}]$.
65
MediumMCQ
The equation of the stationary wave is $y = 2A \sin \left( \frac{2\pi ct}{\lambda} \right) \cos \left( \frac{2\pi x}{\lambda} \right)$. Which statement is not true?
A
The unit of $ct$ is same as that of $\lambda$
B
The unit of $x$ is same as that of $\lambda$
C
The unit of $2\pi c/\lambda$ is same as that of $2\pi x/\lambda t$
D
The unit of $c/\lambda$ is same as that of $x/\lambda$

Solution

(D) In the equation $y = 2A \sin \left( \frac{2\pi ct}{\lambda} \right) \cos \left( \frac{2\pi x}{\lambda} \right)$,the arguments of the trigonometric functions must be dimensionless.
Therefore,$\left[ \frac{2\pi ct}{\lambda} \right] = M^0 L^0 T^0$ and $\left[ \frac{2\pi x}{\lambda} \right] = M^0 L^0 T^0$.
From this,we conclude that the units of $ct$ and $\lambda$ are the same,and the units of $x$ and $\lambda$ are the same.
Checking option $C$: The unit of $\frac{2\pi c}{\lambda}$ is $T^{-1}$ (frequency),while the unit of $\frac{2\pi x}{\lambda t}$ is $\frac{L}{L \cdot T} = T^{-1}$. Thus,they have the same units.
Checking option $D$: The unit of $\frac{c}{\lambda}$ is $T^{-1}$,while the unit of $\frac{x}{\lambda}$ is dimensionless $(L/L = 1)$. Since $T^{-1} \neq 1$,statement $D$ is not true.
66
DifficultMCQ
The Young's modulus of a wire is given by $Y = \frac{F}{A} \cdot \frac{L}{\Delta L}$,where $L$ is length,$A$ is cross-sectional area,and $\Delta L$ is the change in length. By what factor must we multiply to convert the value from $CGS$ units to $MKS$ units?
A
$1$
B
$10$
C
$0.1$
D
$0.01$

Solution

(C) The dimensional formula for Young's modulus $Y$ is $[M L^{-1} T^{-2}]$.
In $CGS$ system,the unit is $g \cdot cm^{-1} \cdot s^{-2}$.
In $MKS$ system,the unit is $kg \cdot m^{-1} \cdot s^{-2}$.
Using the conversion formula $n_2 = n_1 [M_1/M_2]^1 [L_1/L_2]^{-1} [T_1/T_2]^{-2}$,where $n_1$ is the value in $CGS$ and $n_2$ is the value in $MKS$:
$n_2/n_1 = [1 \ g / 10^3 \ g]^1 \cdot [1 \ cm / 10^2 \ cm]^{-1} \cdot [1 \ s / 1 \ s]^{-2}$.
$n_2/n_1 = [10^{-3}]^1 \cdot [10^{-2}]^{-1} \cdot [1]^{-2}$.
$n_2/n_1 = 10^{-3} \cdot 10^2 = 10^{-1} = 0.1$.
Thus,to convert from $CGS$ to $MKS$,we multiply by $0.1$.
67
MediumMCQ
The conversion of $1 \;MW$ power in a new system having basic units of mass,length,and time as $10 \;kg$,$1 \;dm$,and $1 \;minute$ respectively is:
A
$2.16 \times 10^{12} \; \text{unit}$
B
$1.26 \times 10^{12} \; \text{unit}$
C
$2.16 \times 10^{10} \; \text{unit}$
D
$2 \times 10^{14} \; \text{unit}$

Solution

(A) The dimensional formula for power is $[P] = [M^1 L^2 T^{-3}]$.
We use the formula for conversion between two systems: $n_2 = n_1 [M_1/M_2]^a [L_1/L_2]^b [T_1/T_2]^c$.
Here,$n_1 = 10^6 \; W$,$M_1 = 1 \; kg$,$L_1 = 1 \; m$,$T_1 = 1 \; s$.
In the new system,$M_2 = 10 \; kg$,$L_2 = 1 \; dm = 0.1 \; m$,$T_2 = 1 \; \text{minute} = 60 \; s$.
Substituting the values: $n_2 = 10^6 \times [1 \; kg / 10 \; kg]^1 \times [1 \; m / 0.1 \; m]^2 \times [1 \; s / 60 \; s]^{-3}$.
$n_2 = 10^6 \times [1/10] \times [10]^2 \times [1/60]^{-3}$.
$n_2 = 10^6 \times 0.1 \times 100 \times 60^3$.
$n_2 = 10^7 \times 216000 = 2.16 \times 10^{12} \; \text{units}$.
68
DifficultMCQ
If the relationship between velocity,acceleration,and force in two systems is given by $v_2 = \frac{\alpha^2}{\beta} v_1$,$a_2 = \alpha \beta a_1$,and $F_2 = \frac{F_1}{\alpha \beta}$,then what is the relationship between mass,length,and time?
A
$M_2 = \frac{\alpha}{\beta} M_1, L_2 = \frac{\alpha^2}{\beta^2} L_1, T_2 = \frac{\alpha^3 T_1}{\beta}$
B
$M_2 = \frac{1}{\alpha^2 \beta^2} M_1, L_2 = \frac{\alpha^3}{\beta^3} L_1, T_2 = T_1 \frac{\alpha}{\beta^2}$
C
$M_2 = \frac{\alpha^3}{\beta^3} M_1, L_2 = \frac{\alpha^2}{\beta^2} L_1, T_2 = \frac{\alpha}{\beta} T_1$
D
$M_2 = \frac{\alpha^2}{\beta^2} M_1, L_2 = \frac{\alpha}{\beta^2} L_1, T_2 = \frac{\alpha^3}{\beta^3} T_1$

Solution

(B) Given the relations:
$v_2 = v_1 \frac{\alpha^2}{\beta} \Rightarrow [L_2 T_2^{-1}] = [L_1 T_1^{-1}] \frac{\alpha^2}{\beta} \dots (i)$
$a_2 = a_1 \alpha \beta \Rightarrow [L_2 T_2^{-2}] = [L_1 T_1^{-2}] \alpha \beta \dots (ii)$
$F_2 = \frac{F_1}{\alpha \beta} \Rightarrow [M_2 L_2 T_2^{-2}] = [M_1 L_1 T_1^{-2}] \frac{1}{\alpha \beta} \dots (iii)$
Dividing equation $(iii)$ by equation $(ii)$:
$\frac{[M_2 L_2 T_2^{-2}]}{[L_2 T_2^{-2}]} = \frac{[M_1 L_1 T_1^{-2}]}{[L_1 T_1^{-2}]} \times \frac{1}{(\alpha \beta)(\alpha \beta)} \Rightarrow M_2 = \frac{M_1}{\alpha^2 \beta^2}$
Dividing equation $(ii)$ by equation $(i)$:
$\frac{[L_2 T_2^{-2}]}{[L_2 T_2^{-1}]} = \frac{[L_1 T_1^{-2}]}{[L_1 T_1^{-1}]} \times \frac{\alpha \beta}{\alpha^2 / \beta} \Rightarrow T_2^{-1} = T_1^{-1} \frac{\beta^2}{\alpha} \Rightarrow T_2 = T_1 \frac{\alpha}{\beta^2}$
Substituting $T_2$ into equation $(i)$:
$L_2 (T_1 \frac{\alpha}{\beta^2})^{-1} = L_1 T_1^{-1} \frac{\alpha^2}{\beta} \Rightarrow L_2 = L_1 \frac{\alpha^2}{\beta} \cdot \frac{\alpha}{\beta^2} = L_1 \frac{\alpha^3}{\beta^3}$
Thus,$M_2 = \frac{1}{\alpha^2 \beta^2} M_1, L_2 = \frac{\alpha^3}{\beta^3} L_1, T_2 = T_1 \frac{\alpha}{\beta^2}$.
69
DifficultMCQ
If the present units of length,time,and mass $(m, s, kg)$ are changed to $100 \; m, 100 \; s, 0.1 \; kg$,then:
A
The new unit of velocity is increased $10$ times
B
The new unit of force is decreased $\frac{1}{1000}$ times
C
The new unit of energy is increased $10$ times
D
The new unit of pressure is increased $1000$ times

Solution

(B) Let the original units be $L_1 = 1 \; m$,$T_1 = 1 \; s$,$M_1 = 1 \; kg$. The new units are $L_2 = 100 \; m$,$T_2 = 100 \; s$,$M_2 = 0.1 \; kg$.
$1$. Velocity $(v = L T^{-1})$: New unit $v_2 = L_2 T_2^{-1} = 100 \; m / 100 \; s = 1 \; m/s$. Thus,velocity remains the same.
$2$. Force $(F = M L T^{-2})$: New unit $F_2 = M_2 L_2 T_2^{-2} = (0.1 \; kg) \times (100 \; m) / (100 \; s)^2 = 0.1 \times 100 / 10000 = 0.001 \; N = \frac{1}{1000} \; N$. The new unit of force is $\frac{1}{1000}$ times the original.
$3$. Energy $(E = M L^2 T^{-2})$: New unit $E_2 = M_2 L_2^2 T_2^{-2} = (0.1 \; kg) \times (100 \; m)^2 / (100 \; s)^2 = 0.1 \times 10000 / 10000 = 0.1 \; J = \frac{1}{10} \; J$.
$4$. Pressure $(P = M L^{-1} T^{-2})$: New unit $P_2 = M_2 L_2^{-1} T_2^{-2} = (0.1 \; kg) / (100 \; m \times (100 \; s)^2) = 0.1 / (100 \times 10000) = 0.1 / 10^6 = 10^{-7} \; Pa$.
70
MediumMCQ
$A$ body of mass $m$ is moved by a flowing river. The mass $m$ depends on the velocity of the river $v$,the density of water $\rho$,and the acceleration due to gravity $g$. Then $m \propto$ ?
A
$m \propto \frac{\rho^2 v^4}{g^2}$
B
$m \propto \frac{\rho v^6}{g^2}$
C
$m \propto \frac{\rho v^4}{g^3}$
D
$m \propto \frac{\rho v^6}{g^3}$

Solution

(D) Let the relation be $m = K \rho^a v^b g^c$,where $K$ is a dimensionless constant.
Dimensional formulas are:
$m = [M^1 L^0 T^0]$
$\rho = [M^1 L^{-3} T^0]$
$v = [M^0 L^1 T^{-1}]$
$g = [M^0 L^1 T^{-2}]$
Substituting these into the equation:
$[M^1 L^0 T^0] = [M^1 L^{-3} T^0]^a [M^0 L^1 T^{-1}]^b [M^0 L^1 T^{-2}]^c$
$[M^1 L^0 T^0] = [M^a L^{-3a+b+c} T^{-b-2c}]$
Comparing powers of $M, L,$ and $T$:
For $M$: $a = 1$
For $T$: $-b - 2c = 0 \Rightarrow b = -2c$
For $L$: $-3a + b + c = 0$
Substituting $a=1$ and $b=-2c$ into the $L$ equation:
$-3(1) + (-2c) + c = 0$
$-3 - c = 0 \Rightarrow c = -3$
Now,$b = -2(-3) = 6$
Thus,$m \propto \rho^1 v^6 g^{-3} = \frac{\rho v^6}{g^3}$.
71
EasyMCQ
In an experiment,four quantities $a, b, c,$ and $d$ are measured with percentage errors of $1\%, 2\%, 3\%,$ and $4\%$ respectively. The quantity $P$ is calculated as $P = \frac{a^3 b^2}{cd}$. The percentage error in $P$ is ........ $\%$
A
$14$
B
$10$
C
$7$
D
$4$

Solution

(A) Given the formula $P = \frac{a^3 b^2}{cd}$.
To find the percentage error in $P$,we use the formula for propagation of errors:
$\frac{\Delta P}{P} \times 100 = \left( 3 \frac{\Delta a}{a} + 2 \frac{\Delta b}{b} + \frac{\Delta c}{c} + \frac{\Delta d}{d} \right) \times 100$
Substituting the given percentage errors:
$\frac{\Delta P}{P} \times 100 = [3(1\%) + 2(2\%) + 3\% + 4\%]$
$= [3\% + 4\% + 3\% + 4\%]$
$= 14\%$
Thus,the percentage error in $P$ is $14\%$.
72
DifficultMCQ
If force $(F)$,velocity $(V)$,and time $(T)$ are taken as fundamental units,then the dimensions of mass are:
A
$[FV T^{-1}]$
B
$[FV T^{-2}]$
C
$[F V^{-1} T^{-1}]$
D
$[F V^{-1} T]$

Solution

(D) Let mass $m \propto F^a V^b T^c$.
Then $m = k F^a V^b T^c$,where $k$ is a dimensionless constant.
Writing dimensions on both sides:
$[M L^0 T^0] = [M L T^{-2}]^a [L T^{-1}]^b [T]^c$
$[M L^0 T^0] = [M^a L^{a+b} T^{-2a-b+c}]$
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 $T$: $-2a - b + c = 0 \implies -2(1) - (-1) + c = 0 \implies -2 + 1 + c = 0 \implies c = 1$
Substituting the values of $a, b,$ and $c$ in the equation,we get:
$[m] = [F^1 V^{-1} T^1] = [F V^{-1} T]$.
73
DifficultMCQ
If energy $(E)$,velocity $(V)$,and time $(T)$ are chosen as the fundamental quantities,the dimensional formula of surface tension will be
A
$[EV^{-2}T^{-1}]$
B
$[EV^{-1}T^{-2}]$
C
$[EV^{-2}T^{-2}]$
D
$[E^{-2}V^{-1}T^{-3}]$

Solution

(C) Let the dimensional formula of surface tension $(S)$ be $S = E^x V^y T^z$.
The dimensions of surface tension are $[S] = [MT^{-2}]$.
The dimensions of the fundamental quantities are:
$[E] = [ML^2T^{-2}]$
$[V] = [LT^{-1}]$
$[T] = [T]$
Substituting these into the equation:
$[MT^{-2}] = [ML^2T^{-2}]^x [LT^{-1}]^y [T]^z$
$[MT^{-2}] = [M^x L^{2x+y} T^{-2x-y+z}]$
Comparing the powers of $M, L,$ and $T$ on both sides:
For $M$: $x = 1$
For $L$: $2x + y = 0 \Rightarrow 2(1) + y = 0 \Rightarrow y = -2$
For $T$: $-2x - y + z = -2 \Rightarrow -2(1) - (-2) + z = -2 \Rightarrow -2 + 2 + z = -2 \Rightarrow z = -2$
Thus,the dimensional formula is $[EV^{-2}T^{-2}]$.
74
DifficultMCQ
If dimensions of critical velocity $v_c$ of a liquid flowing through a tube are expressed as $[\eta^x \rho^y r^z]$,where $\eta, \rho,$ and $r$ are the coefficient of viscosity of the liquid,density of the liquid,and radius of the tube respectively,then the values of $x, y,$ and $z$ are given by:
A
$1, 1, 1$
B
$1, -1, -1$
C
$-1, -1, 1$
D
$-1, -1, -1$

Solution

(B) Given the dimensional relation: $[v_c] = [\eta^x \rho^y r^z]$ $(i)$
Writing the dimensions of the physical quantities:
$[v_c] = [M^0 L T^{-1}]$
$[\eta] = [M L^{-1} T^{-1}]$
$[\rho] = [M L^{-3} T^0]$
$[r] = [M^0 L T^0]$
Substituting these into equation $(i)$:
$[M^0 L T^{-1}] = [M L^{-1} T^{-1}]^x [M L^{-3} T^0]^y [M^0 L T^0]^z$
$[M^0 L T^{-1}] = [M^{x+y} L^{-x-3y+z} T^{-x}]$
Applying the principle of homogeneity of dimensions,we equate the powers of $M, L,$ and $T$ on both sides:
$x + y = 0$ $(ii)$
$-x - 3y + z = 1$ $(iii)$
$-x = -1$ $(iv)$
From $(iv)$,we get $x = 1$.
Substituting $x = 1$ into $(ii)$,we get $1 + y = 0$,so $y = -1$.
Substituting $x = 1$ and $y = -1$ into $(iii)$,we get $-1 - 3(-1) + z = 1 \implies -1 + 3 + z = 1 \implies 2 + z = 1 \implies z = -1$.
Thus,the values are $x = 1, y = -1, z = -1$.
75
DifficultMCQ
Planck's constant $(h)$,speed of light in vacuum $(c)$,and Newton's gravitational constant $(G)$ are three fundamental constants. Which of the following combinations of these has the dimension of length?
A
$\sqrt{\frac{hc}{G}}$
B
$\sqrt{\frac{Gc}{h^{3/2}}}$
C
$\frac{\sqrt{hG}}{c^{3/2}}$
D
$\frac{\sqrt{hG}}{c^{5/2}}$

Solution

(C) Let the dimension of length $l$ be expressed as $l \propto h^p c^q G^r$.
Substituting the dimensions of each constant:
$[L] = [ML^2T^{-1}]^p [LT^{-1}]^q [M^{-1}L^3T^{-2}]^r$
$[M^0 L^1 T^0] = M^{p-r} L^{2p+q+3r} T^{-p-q-2r}$
Comparing the powers of $M, L,$ and $T$ on both sides:
$p - r = 0 \implies p = r$
$2p + q + 3r = 1$
$-p - q - 2r = 0$
Substituting $p = r$ into the third equation: $-r - q - 2r = 0 \implies q = -3r$.
Substituting $p = r$ and $q = -3r$ into the second equation: $2r - 3r + 3r = 1 \implies 2r = 1 \implies r = 1/2$.
Thus,$p = 1/2$ and $q = -3/2$.
Therefore,$l \propto h^{1/2} c^{-3/2} G^{1/2} = \sqrt{\frac{hG}{c^3}} = \frac{\sqrt{hG}}{c^{3/2}}$.
76
DifficultMCQ
$A$ physical quantity of the dimensions of length that can be formed out of $c, G$ and $\frac{e^2}{4\pi \varepsilon_0}$ is $[c$ is velocity of light,$G$ is the universal gravitational constant and $e$ is charge$]$.
A
$\frac{1}{c^2} \sqrt{\frac{e^2}{G4\pi\varepsilon_0}}$
B
$\frac{1}{c} \frac{Ge^2}{4\pi \varepsilon_0}$
C
$\frac{1}{c^2} \sqrt{\frac{Ge^2}{4\pi \varepsilon_0}}$
D
$c^2 \sqrt{\frac{Ge^2}{4\pi \varepsilon_0}}$

Solution

(C) Let the physical quantity of length $l$ be expressed as $l = k \left( \frac{e^2}{4\pi \varepsilon_0} \right)^p G^q c^r$.
Dimensions of $\frac{e^2}{4\pi \varepsilon_0} = [F \cdot d^2] = [ML^3T^{-2}]$.
Dimensions of $G = [M^{-1}L^3T^{-2}]$.
Dimensions of $c = [LT^{-1}]$.
Equating dimensions: $[L^1] = [ML^3T^{-2}]^p [M^{-1}L^3T^{-2}]^q [LT^{-1}]^r$.
Comparing powers of $M$: $p - q = 0 \implies p = q$.
Comparing powers of $T$: $-2p - 2q - r = 0 \implies -4p = r$.
Comparing powers of $L$: $3p + 3q + r = 1 \implies 6p - 4p = 1 \implies 2p = 1 \implies p = 1/2$.
Thus,$q = 1/2$ and $r = -2$.
Therefore,$l = \frac{1}{c^2} \sqrt{\frac{Ge^2}{4\pi \varepsilon_0}}$.
77
MediumMCQ
$E, m, l$ and $G$ denote energy,mass,angular momentum,and gravitational constant respectively. Then the dimensions of $\frac{El^2}{m^5G^2}$ are:
A
Angle
B
Length
C
Mass
D
Time

Solution

(A) The dimensional formulas for the given quantities are:
$[E] = [ML^2T^{-2}]$
$[m] = [M]$
$[l] = [ML^2T^{-1}]$
$[G] = [M^{-1}L^3T^{-2}]$
Substituting these dimensions into the expression $\frac{El^2}{m^5G^2}$:
$\frac{[ML^2T^{-2}] \cdot [ML^2T^{-1}]^2}{[M]^5 \cdot [M^{-1}L^3T^{-2}]^2} = \frac{[ML^2T^{-2}] \cdot [M^2L^4T^{-2}]}{[M^5] \cdot [M^{-2}L^6T^{-4}]} = \frac{[M^3L^6T^{-4}]}{[M^3L^6T^{-4}]} = [M^0L^0T^0]$
Since the dimensions are $[M^0L^0T^0]$,the quantity is dimensionless. Among the given options,an angle is a dimensionless quantity.
78
EasyMCQ
From the equation $\tan \theta = \frac{rg}{v^2}$,one can obtain the angle of banking $\theta$ for a cyclist taking a curve (the symbols have their usual meanings). Then say,it is
A
Both dimensionally and numerically correct
B
Neither numerically nor dimensionally correct
C
Dimensionally correct only
D
Numerically correct only

Solution

(C) The dimension of $\tan \theta$ is $[M^0 L^0 T^0]$ as it is a dimensionless quantity.
For the right-hand side,the dimensions are: $[r] = [L]$,$[g] = [L T^{-2}]$,and $[v^2] = [L^2 T^{-2}]$.
Thus,the dimension of $\frac{rg}{v^2}$ is $\frac{[L] [L T^{-2}]}{[L^2 T^{-2}]} = [M^0 L^0 T^0]$.
Since both sides have the same dimensions,the equation is dimensionally correct.
However,the correct physical formula for the angle of banking is $\tan \theta = \frac{v^2}{rg}$.
Therefore,the given equation is numerically incorrect.
79
MediumMCQ
The velocity $v$ (in $cm/sec$) of a particle is given in terms of time $t$ (in $sec$) by the relation $v = at + \frac{b}{t + c}$. The dimensions of $a, b,$ and $c$ are:
A
$a = L^2, b = T, c = LT^2$
B
$a = LT^2, b = LT, c = L$
C
$a = LT^{-2}, b = L, c = T$
D
$a = L, b = LT, c = T^2$

Solution

(C) According to the principle of dimensional homogeneity,the dimensions of each term in an equation must be the same.
$1$. For the term $c$: Since $c$ is added to $t$ (time),the dimension of $c$ must be the same as the dimension of $t$. Therefore,$[c] = [T]$.
$2$. For the term $at$: The dimension of $at$ must be equal to the dimension of velocity $v$. Thus,$[a][T] = [LT^{-1}]$,which gives $[a] = [LT^{-2}]$.
$3$. For the term $\frac{b}{t+c}$: The dimension of the entire term must be equal to the dimension of velocity $v$. Since $[t+c] = [T]$,we have $\frac{[b]}{[T]} = [LT^{-1}]$. Therefore,$[b] = [L]$.
Thus,the dimensions are $a = LT^{-2}, b = L, c = T$.
80
MediumMCQ
From the dimensional consideration,which of the following equations is correct?
A
$T = 2\pi \sqrt {\frac{{{R^3}}}{{GM}}} $
B
$T = 2\pi \sqrt {\frac{{GM}}{{{R^3}}}} $
C
$T = 2\pi \sqrt {\frac{{GM}}{{{R^2}}}} $
D
$T = 2\pi \sqrt {\frac{{{R^2}}}{{GM}}} $

Solution

(A) To check the dimensional consistency of the equation $T = 2\pi \sqrt {\frac{{{R^3}}}{{GM}}} $:
$1$. The dimension of time period $T$ is $[T]$.
$2$. The dimension of radius $R$ is $[L]$. So,$R^3$ has dimensions $[L^3]$.
$3$. The gravitational constant $G$ has dimensions $[M^{-1}L^3T^{-2}]$.
$4$. The mass $M$ has dimensions $[M]$.
$5$. The product $GM$ has dimensions $[M^{-1}L^3T^{-2}] \times [M] = [L^3T^{-2}]$.
$6$. Substituting these into the expression under the square root: $\sqrt{\frac{R^3}{GM}} = \sqrt{\frac{L^3}{L^3T^{-2}}} = \sqrt{T^2} = [T]$.
$7$. Since the dimensions of the left-hand side and right-hand side match,the equation is dimensionally correct.
81
MediumMCQ
The position of a particle at time $t$ is given by the relation $x(t) = \left( \frac{v_0}{\alpha} \right) (1 - e^{-\alpha t})$,where $v_0$ is a constant and $\alpha > 0$. The dimensions of $v_0$ and $\alpha$ are respectively:
A
$M^0 L^1 T^{-1}$ and $T^{-1}$
B
$M^0 L^1 T^0$ and $T^{-1}$
C
$M^0 L^1 T^{-1}$ and $L T^{-2}$
D
$M^0 L^1 T^{-1}$ and $T$

Solution

(A) The argument of an exponential function must be dimensionless. Therefore,the dimension of $\alpha t$ must be $[M^0 L^0 T^0]$.
Since $[t] = [T]$,we have $[\alpha] [T] = [1]$,which gives $[\alpha] = [T^{-1}]$.
In the expression $x(t) = (v_0 / \alpha) (1 - e^{-\alpha t})$,the term $(1 - e^{-\alpha t})$ is dimensionless.
Therefore,the dimension of $x(t)$ must be equal to the dimension of $(v_0 / \alpha)$.
$[x] = [L]$,so $[v_0 / \alpha] = [L]$.
$[v_0] = [L] \times [\alpha] = [L] \times [T^{-1}] = [L T^{-1}]$.
Thus,the dimensions of $v_0$ and $\alpha$ are $[M^0 L^1 T^{-1}]$ and $[T^{-1}]$ respectively.
82
MediumMCQ
The equation of state of some gases can be expressed as $(P + \frac{a}{V^2}) = \frac{b\theta}{l}$,where $P$ is the pressure,$V$ is the volume,$\theta$ is the absolute temperature,and $a$ and $b$ are constants. The dimensional formula of $a$ is
A
$[ML^5T^{-2}]$
B
$[M^{-1}L^5T^2]$
C
$[ML^{-5}T^{-1}]$
D
$[ML^5T^1]$

Solution

(A) According to the principle of dimensional homogeneity,the dimensions of each term added or subtracted in an equation must be the same.
In the given equation $(P + \frac{a}{V^2}) = \frac{b\theta}{l}$,the term $P$ is added to $\frac{a}{V^2}$.
Therefore,$[P] = [\frac{a}{V^2}]$.
We know that the dimensional formula for pressure $P$ is $[ML^{-1}T^{-2}]$ and for volume $V$ is $[L^3]$.
Thus,$[a] = [P] \times [V^2]$.
Substituting the dimensions: $[a] = [ML^{-1}T^{-2}] \times [L^3]^2$.
$[a] = [ML^{-1}T^{-2}] \times [L^6]$.
$[a] = [ML^5T^{-2}]$.
83
MediumMCQ
What could be a correct expression for the speed of ocean waves in terms of its wavelength $\lambda$,the depth $h$ of the ocean,the density $\rho$ of sea water,and the acceleration of free fall $g$?
A
$\sqrt{g\lambda}$
B
$\sqrt{g/h}$
C
$\sqrt{\rho gh}$
D
$\sqrt{g/\rho}$

Solution

(A) To determine the correct expression,we use dimensional analysis.
The dimension of speed $v$ is $[LT^{-1}]$.
For option $(A)$,the dimension of $\sqrt{g\lambda}$ is $\sqrt{[LT^{-2}] \cdot [L]} = \sqrt{[L^2T^{-2}]} = [LT^{-1}]$,which matches the dimension of speed.
For option $(B)$,the dimension of $\sqrt{g/h}$ is $\sqrt{[LT^{-2}] / [L]} = \sqrt{[T^{-2}]} = [T^{-1}]$,which is incorrect.
For option $(C)$,the dimension of $\sqrt{\rho gh}$ is $\sqrt{[ML^{-3}] \cdot [LT^{-2}] \cdot [L]} = \sqrt{[MT^{-2}]}$,which is incorrect.
For option $(D)$,the dimension of $\sqrt{g/\rho}$ is $\sqrt{[LT^{-2}] / [ML^{-3}]} = \sqrt{[M^{-1}L^4T^{-2}]}$,which is incorrect.
Therefore,the only dimensionally consistent expression is $\sqrt{g\lambda}$.
84
DifficultMCQ
$A$ flywheel can rotate in order to store kinetic energy. The flywheel is a uniform disk made of a material with a density $\rho$ and tensile strength $\sigma$ (measured in Pascals),a radius $r$,and a thickness $h$. The flywheel is rotating at the maximum possible angular velocity so that it does not break. Which of the following expressions correctly gives the maximum kinetic energy per kilogram that can be stored in the flywheel? Assume that $\alpha$ is a dimensionless constant.
A
$\alpha \sqrt{\frac{\rho \sigma}{r}}$
B
$\alpha h \sqrt{\frac{\rho \sigma}{r}}$
C
$\alpha \left( \frac{h}{r^2} \right) \left( \frac{\sigma}{\rho} \right)$
D
$\frac{\alpha \sigma}{\rho}$

Solution

(D) The kinetic energy per unit mass $(KE/m)$ has the dimensions of velocity squared,which is $[L^2 T^{-2}]$.
We analyze the dimensions of the given options:
For option $D$,the expression is $\frac{\alpha \sigma}{\rho}$.
The dimensions of tensile strength $\sigma$ (pressure) are $[M L^{-1} T^{-2}]$.
The dimensions of density $\rho$ are $[M L^{-3}]$.
Therefore,the dimensions of $\frac{\sigma}{\rho}$ are $\frac{[M L^{-1} T^{-2}]}{[M L^{-3}]} = [L^2 T^{-2}]$.
Since $\alpha$ is a dimensionless constant,the expression $\frac{\alpha \sigma}{\rho}$ correctly represents the dimensions of kinetic energy per unit mass.
85
MediumMCQ
Given that: $\lambda = a \cos \left( \frac{t}{p} - qx \right)$,where $t$ represents time in $s$ and $x$ represents distance in $m$. Which of the following statements is true?
A
The unit of $x$ is same as that of $q$
B
The unit of $x$ is same as that of $p$
C
The unit of $t$ is same as that of $q$
D
The unit of $t$ is same as that of $p$

Solution

(D) In the expression $\cos \left( \frac{t}{p} - qx \right)$,the argument of the trigonometric function must be dimensionless.
Therefore,the dimensions of $\frac{t}{p}$ must be equal to the dimensions of $1$ (dimensionless).
This implies that the dimensions of $t$ must be equal to the dimensions of $p$.
Similarly,the dimensions of $qx$ must be equal to the dimensions of $1$,meaning $q$ has the dimensions of $1/x$ (inverse of length).
Thus,the unit of $t$ is the same as the unit of $p$.
86
MediumMCQ
The equation $\frac{dV}{dt} = At - BV$ describes the rate of change of velocity of a body falling from rest in a resisting medium. The dimensions of $A$ and $B$ are
A
$LT^{-3}, T$
B
$LT^{-3}, T^{-1}$
C
$LT, T$
D
$LT, T^{-1}$

Solution

(B) Given the equation: $\frac{dV}{dt} = At - BV$
According to the principle of homogeneity of dimensions,the dimensions of each term on both sides of the equation must be the same.
The dimension of $\frac{dV}{dt}$ (acceleration) is $[LT^{-2}]$.
For the term $At$:
$[At] = [LT^{-2}]$
$[A] [T] = [LT^{-2}]$
$[A] = [LT^{-2}] / [T] = [LT^{-3}]$
For the term $BV$:
$[BV] = [LT^{-2}]$
$[B] [LT^{-1}] = [LT^{-2}]$
$[B] = [LT^{-2}] / [LT^{-1}] = [T^{-1}]$
Therefore,the dimensions of $A$ and $B$ are $[LT^{-3}]$ and $[T^{-1}]$ respectively.
87
MediumMCQ
If the time period $T \propto P^a d^b E^c$,where $P$ is pressure,$d$ is density,and $E$ is energy,then the value of $c$ is:
A
$-\frac{5}{6}$
B
$\frac{1}{2}$
C
$\frac{1}{3}$
D
$1$

Solution

(C) The dimensional formula for time period $T$ is $[M^0 L^0 T^1]$.
The dimensional formulas for the given physical quantities are:
Pressure $P = [M L^{-1} T^{-2}]$
Density $d = [M L^{-3}]$
Energy $E = [M L^2 T^{-2}]$
Given the relation $T = k P^a d^b E^c$,we write the dimensional equation:
$[M^0 L^0 T^1] = [M L^{-1} T^{-2}]^a [M L^{-3}]^b [M L^2 T^{-2}]^c$
$[M^0 L^0 T^1] = M^{a+b+c} L^{-a-3b+2c} T^{-2a-2c}$
Comparing the powers of $M, L,$ and $T$ on both sides:
$1$) $a + b + c = 0$
$2$) $-a - 3b + 2c = 0$
$3$) $-2a - 2c = 1$
From equation $(3)$,$-2(a + c) = 1$,so $a + c = -1/2$.
Substitute $a + c = -1/2$ into equation $(1)$: $(-1/2) + b = 0$,which gives $b = 1/2$.
Substitute $b = 1/2$ into equation $(2)$: $-a - 3(1/2) + 2c = 0 \Rightarrow -a + 2c = 3/2$.
Now we have a system of two equations:
$a + c = -1/2$
$-a + 2c = 3/2$
Adding these two equations: $3c = 1$,so $c = 1/3$.
88
EasyMCQ
$A$ and $B$ possess unequal dimensional formulas. Then,which of the following operations is not possible in any case?
A
$log(A - B)$
B
$sin(A + Bx)$
C
$e^{(AB)}$
D
$\tan \left[ \frac{A}{B} \left( \frac{B}{A}n \right) \right]$

Solution

(A) According to the principle of homogeneity of dimensions,physical quantities can only be added or subtracted if they have the same dimensions.
Since $A$ and $B$ have unequal dimensional formulas,the operation $(A - B)$ is physically meaningless and not possible.
In the expression $log(A - B)$,the argument of the logarithm must be dimensionless,but the subtraction $(A - B)$ itself is invalid because the dimensions are unequal.
Therefore,the operation $log(A - B)$ is not possible.
89
MediumMCQ
Which of the following operations can be performed on two physical quantities $A$ and $B$ if they possess different dimensions?
A
$\frac{A}{B}$
B
$A + B$
C
$A - B$
D
None of these

Solution

(A) According to the principle of dimensional homogeneity,physical quantities can only be added or subtracted if they have the same dimensions.
However,multiplication and division of physical quantities are permissible regardless of whether their dimensions are the same or different.
Therefore,the operation $\frac{A}{B}$ can be performed even if $A$ and $B$ have different dimensions.
Solution diagram
90
DifficultMCQ
If the units of force,energy,and velocity are respectively $10\, N$,$100\, J$,and $5\, m/s$,then the units of length,mass,and time will be:
A
$10\, m, 5\, kg, 1\, s$
B
$10\, m, 4\, kg, 2\, s$
C
$10\, m, 4\, kg, 0.5\, s$
D
$20\, m, 5\, kg, 2\, s$

Solution

(B) The dimensional formulas are:
Force $F = [MLT^{-2}] = 10\, N \dots (i)$
Energy $E = [ML^2T^{-2}] = 100\, J \dots (ii)$
Velocity $v = [LT^{-1}] = 5\, m/s \dots (iii)$
Dividing equation $(ii)$ by equation $(i)$:
$\frac{[ML^2T^{-2}]}{[MLT^{-2}]} = \frac{100\, J}{10\, N} \implies [L] = 10\, m$
Substituting $[L] = 10\, m$ into equation $(iii)$:
$10\, m / [T] = 5\, m/s \implies [T] = \frac{10\, m}{5\, m/s} = 2\, s$
Substituting $[L] = 10\, m$ and $[T] = 2\, s$ into equation $(i)$:
$[M][10\, m][2\, s]^{-2} = 10\, N$
$[M][10\, m][0.25\, s^{-2}] = 10\, kg\cdot m/s^2$
$[M] = \frac{10}{2.5} = 4\, kg$
Thus,the units are length $= 10\, m$,mass $= 4\, kg$,and time $= 2\, s$.
91
DifficultMCQ
If velocity $(V)$,force $(F)$ and time $(T)$ are chosen as fundamental quantities,then the dimensions of energy are:
A
$[V^{-1} F^1 T^1]$
B
$[V^1 F^1 T^1]$
C
$[V^1 F^2 T^{-1}]$
D
$[V^2 F^{-1} T^1]$

Solution

(B) Energy $(E)$ is defined as the product of force $(F)$ and displacement $(L)$.
$E = F \times L$
We know that velocity $(V)$ is displacement divided by time $(T)$,so $V = L/T$,which implies $L = V \times T$.
Substituting this into the energy equation:
$E = F \times (V \times T)$
$E = [V^1 F^1 T^1]$
Therefore,the dimensions of energy in terms of velocity,force,and time are $[V^1 F^1 T^1]$.
92
MediumMCQ
$A$ system has basic dimensions as density $[D]$,velocity $[V]$,and area $[A]$. The dimensional representation of force in this system is:
A
$[AV^2D]$
B
$[A^2VD]$
C
$[AVD^2]$
D
$[A^0VD]$

Solution

(A) The dimensional formula for force is $[F] = [MLT^{-2}]$.
Given basic dimensions are density $[D] = [ML^{-3}]$,velocity $[V] = [LT^{-1}]$,and area $[A] = [L^2]$.
Let force be represented as $[F] = [A^x V^y D^z]$.
Substituting the dimensions:
$[MLT^{-2}] = [L^2]^x [LT^{-1}]^y [ML^{-3}]^z$
$[MLT^{-2}] = [M^z L^{2x+y-3z} T^{-y}]$
Comparing the powers of $M, L,$ and $T$ on both sides:
For $M$: $z = 1$
For $T$: $-y = -2 \implies y = 2$
For $L$: $2x + y - 3z = 1$
Substituting $y=2$ and $z=1$ into the equation for $L$:
$2x + 2 - 3(1) = 1$
$2x - 1 = 1$
$2x = 2 \implies x = 1$
Thus,the force is represented as $[A^1 V^2 D^1]$ or $[AV^2D]$.
93
MediumMCQ
The density of a material in the $CGS$ system of units is $4\,g/cm^3$. In a system of units in which the unit of length is $10\,cm$ and the unit of mass is $100\,g$,the value of the density of the material will be:
A
$400$
B
$0.04$
C
$0.4$
D
$40$

Solution

(D) The formula for conversion between two systems of units is $n_2 = n_1 \left[ \frac{M_1}{M_2} \right]^a \left[ \frac{L_1}{L_2} \right]^b \left[ \frac{T_1}{T_2} \right]^c$.
Density has dimensions $[M^1 L^{-3} T^0]$,so $a=1, b=-3, c=0$.
Given: $n_1 = 4$,$M_1 = 1\,g$,$L_1 = 1\,cm$.
New system: $M_2 = 100\,g$,$L_2 = 10\,cm$.
Substituting the values: $n_2 = 4 \left[ \frac{1\,g}{100\,g} \right]^1 \left[ \frac{1\,cm}{10\,cm} \right]^{-3}$.
$n_2 = 4 \times \left( \frac{1}{100} \right) \times (10)^3$.
$n_2 = 4 \times 0.01 \times 1000 = 40$.
Thus,the value of density in the new system is $40$.
94
MediumMCQ
$1 \, J$ of energy is to be converted into a new system of units in which length is measured in $10 \, m$,mass in $10 \, kg$,and time in $1 \, minute$. The numerical value of $1 \, J$ in the new system is:
A
$36 \times 10^{-4}$
B
$36 \times 10^{-3}$
C
$36 \times 10^{-2}$
D
$36 \times 10^{-1}$

Solution

(D) The dimensional formula for energy is $[M L^2 T^{-2}]$.
Let the $SI$ system be system $1$ and the new system be system $2$.
In $SI$ system: $M_1 = 1 \, kg$,$L_1 = 1 \, m$,$T_1 = 1 \, s$.
In the new system: $M_2 = 10 \, kg$,$L_2 = 10 \, m$,$T_2 = 1 \, minute = 60 \, s$.
Using the conversion formula $n_2 = n_1 [M_1/M_2]^1 [L_1/L_2]^2 [T_1/T_2]^{-2}$:
$n_2 = 1 \times [1 \, kg / 10 \, kg]^1 \times [1 \, m / 10 \, m]^2 \times [1 \, s / 60 \, s]^{-2}$
$n_2 = (1/10) \times (1/10)^2 \times (1/60)^{-2}$
$n_2 = (1/10) \times (1/100) \times (60)^2$
$n_2 = (1/1000) \times 3600 = 3.6 = 36 \times 10^{-1}$.
95
DifficultMCQ
The mass of a liquid flowing per second per unit area of cross section of a tube is proportional to $P^x$ and $v^y$,where $P$ is the pressure difference and $v$ is the velocity. Then,the relation between $x$ and $y$ is
A
$x = y$
B
$x = -y$
C
$x = -y^2$
D
$y = x^2$

Solution

(B) The mass flow rate per unit area is given by $\frac{M}{A t} \propto P^{x} v^{y}$.
The dimensional formula for mass per unit area per unit time is $[M L^{-2} T^{-1}]$.
The dimensional formula for pressure $P$ is $[M L^{-1} T^{-2}]$ and for velocity $v$ is $[L T^{-1}]$.
Equating the dimensions on both sides:
$[M L^{-2} T^{-1}] = [M L^{-1} T^{-2}]^x [L T^{-1}]^y$
$[M L^{-2} T^{-1}] = M^x L^{-x+y} T^{-2x-y}$
Comparing the powers of $M, L,$ and $T$:
For $M$: $x = 1$
For $L$: $-x + y = -2$
For $T$: $-2x - y = -1$
Substituting $x = 1$ into the equation for $L$: $-1 + y = -2 \Rightarrow y = -1$.
Since $x = 1$ and $y = -1$,we have $x = -y$.
96
MediumMCQ
If force $F$,velocity $V$,and time $T$ are taken as fundamental units,then the dimension of force in the pressure is:
A
$3$
B
$5$
C
$6$
D
$1$

Solution

(D) The formula for pressure is $P = \frac{\text{Force}}{\text{Area}}$.
Since $\text{Force} = F$,we need to express $\text{Area}$ in terms of $F, V,$ and $T$.
We know that $\text{Velocity} (V) = \frac{\text{Distance}}{\text{Time}}$,so $\text{Distance} = V \times T$.
Therefore,$\text{Area} = (\text{Distance})^2 = (V \times T)^2 = V^2 T^2$.
Substituting these into the pressure formula: $P = \frac{F}{V^2 T^2} = F^1 V^{-2} T^{-2}$.
The dimension of force in pressure is the exponent of $F$,which is $1$.
97
MediumMCQ
The time dependence of a physical quantity $P$ is given by $P = P_0 e^{-\alpha t^2}$,where $\alpha$ is a constant and $t$ is the time. Then the constant $\alpha$ has:
A
Dimensionless
B
Dimensions of $T^{-2}$
C
Dimensions of $P$
D
Dimensions of $T^2$

Solution

(B) The argument of an exponential function must be dimensionless.
Therefore,the dimensions of the exponent $[\alpha t^2]$ must be equal to the dimensions of a dimensionless quantity,which is $1$.
$[\alpha t^2] = [M^0 L^0 T^0] = 1$.
Since $t$ represents time,its dimension is $[T]$.
Thus,$[\alpha] [T^2] = 1$.
$[\alpha] = \frac{1}{[T^2]} = [T^{-2}]$.
Therefore,the constant $\alpha$ has the dimensions of $T^{-2}$.
98
EasyMCQ
Which of the following is a dimensional constant?
A
Gravitational constant
B
Relative density
C
Refractive index
D
Poisson ratio

Solution

(A) dimensional constant is a physical quantity that has a constant value and possesses dimensions.
Gravitational constant $(G)$ is a universal constant with a value of $6.67 \times 10^{-11} \ N \ m^2 \ kg^{-2}$ and its dimensional formula is $[M^{-1} L^3 T^{-2}]$.
Relative density,refractive index,and Poisson ratio are ratios of similar physical quantities,which makes them dimensionless constants.
99
MediumMCQ
The dimensions of the product $\mu_{0} \varepsilon_{0}$ are related to those of velocity as
A
$(velocity)^2$
B
$velocity$
C
$1/velocity$
D
$1/(velocity)^2$

Solution

(D) The speed of light in vacuum 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 product $\mu_{0} \varepsilon_{0} = \frac{1}{C^2}$.
Since $C$ represents velocity,the dimensions of the product $\mu_{0} \varepsilon_{0}$ are related to velocity as $1/(velocity)^2$.

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