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51
EasyMCQ
Dimensional formula for torque is
A
$[M{L^2}{T^{ - 2}}]$
B
$[M{L^{ - 1}}{T^{ - 2}}]$
C
$[M{L^2}{T^{ - 3}}]$
D
$[ML{T^{ - 2}}]$

Solution

(A) Torque $( \tau)$ is defined as the product of force and the perpendicular distance from the axis of rotation.
Mathematically,$\tau = \text{Force} \times \text{Distance}$.
The dimensional formula for force is $[M L T^{-2}]$.
The dimensional formula for distance is $[L]$.
Therefore,the dimensional formula for torque is $[M L T^{-2}] \times [L] = [M L^2 T^{-2}]$.
Thus,the correct option is $A$.
52
MediumMCQ
Dimensions of the coefficient of viscosity are
A
$M L^2 T^{-2}$
B
$M L^2 T^{-1}$
C
$M L^{-1} T^{-1}$
D
$M L T$

Solution

(C) The viscous force $F$ acting on a fluid layer is given by Newton's law of viscosity: $F = -\eta A \frac{dv}{dx}$.
Here,$F$ is the force,$\eta$ is the coefficient of viscosity,$A$ is the area,and $\frac{dv}{dx}$ is the velocity gradient.
Rearranging for $\eta$: $\eta = \frac{F}{A (dv/dx)}$.
Substituting the dimensions: $[F] = [M L T^{-2}]$,$[A] = [L^2]$,$[dv] = [L T^{-1}]$,and $[dx] = [L]$.
Thus,$[\eta] = \frac{[M L T^{-2}]}{[L^2] [L T^{-1} / L]} = \frac{[M L T^{-2}]}{[L^2] [T^{-1}]} = [M L^{-1} T^{-1}]$.
Therefore,the correct option is $C$.
53
MediumMCQ
The dimension of the ratio of angular momentum to linear momentum is
A
${M^0}{L^1}{T^0}$
B
${M^1}{L^1}{T^{-1}}$
C
${M^1}{L^2}{T^{-1}}$
D
${M^{-1}}{L^{-1}}{T^{-1}}$

Solution

(A) The formula for angular momentum is $L = mvr$,where $m$ is mass,$v$ is velocity,and $r$ is the radius (distance).
The formula for linear momentum is $p = mv$.
The ratio of angular momentum to linear momentum is $\frac{L}{p} = \frac{mvr}{mv}$.
By canceling the common terms $m$ and $v$,we get $\frac{L}{p} = r$.
Since $r$ represents a distance or length,its dimensional formula is $[M^0 L^1 T^0]$.
54
EasyMCQ
The dimensions of surface tension are
A
$M L^{-1} T^{-2}$
B
$M L T^{-2}$
C
$M L^{-1} T^{-1}$
D
$M T^{-2}$

Solution

(D) Surface tension is defined as the force per unit length acting on the surface of a liquid.
Mathematically,$\text{Surface tension} = \frac{\text{Force}}{\text{Length}}$.
The dimensional formula for force is $[M L T^{-2}]$.
The dimensional formula for length is $[L]$.
Therefore,the dimensions of surface tension are $\frac{[M L T^{-2}]}{[L]} = [M T^{-2}]$.
Thus,the correct option is $D$.
55
MediumMCQ
The dimensions of permittivity ${\varepsilon _0}$ are
A
${A^2}{T^2}{M^{ - 1}}{L^{ - 3}}$
B
${A^2}{T^4}{M^{ - 1}}{L^{ - 3}}$
C
${A^{ - 2}}{T^{ - 4}}M{L^3}$
D
${A^2}{T^{ - 4}}{M^{ - 1}}{L^{ - 3}}$

Solution

(B) According to Coulomb's Law,the force $F$ between two charges $q_1$ and $q_2$ separated by a distance $r$ is given by:
$F = \frac{1}{{4\pi {\varepsilon _0}}}\,\frac{{{q_1}{q_2}}}{{{r^2}}}$
Rearranging the formula to solve for permittivity ${\varepsilon _0}$:
${\varepsilon _0} = \frac{{{q_1}{q_2}}}{{4\pi F{r^2}}}$
Substituting the dimensions of each quantity:
$[q] = [AT]$
$[F] = [MLT^{-2}]$
$[r] = [L]$
Therefore,the dimensions of ${\varepsilon _0}$ are:
$[{\varepsilon _0}] = \frac{[AT][AT]}{[MLT^{-2}][L^2]}$
$[{\varepsilon _0}] = \frac{[A^2T^2]}{[ML^3T^{-2}]}$
$[{\varepsilon _0}] = [A^2T^4M^{-1}L^{-3}]$
Thus,the correct option is $B$.
56
MediumMCQ
Dimensions of the following three quantities are the same:
A
Work,energy,force
B
Velocity,momentum,impulse
C
Potential energy,kinetic energy,momentum
D
Pressure,stress,coefficient of elasticity

Solution

(D) The dimension of pressure is defined as force per unit area: $[P] = [F]/[A] = [MLT^{-2}]/[L^2] = [ML^{-1}T^{-2}]$.
Stress is also defined as restoring force per unit area: $[Stress] = [F]/[A] = [ML^{-1}T^{-2}]$.
Coefficient of elasticity is defined as stress divided by strain. Since strain is dimensionless,the dimension of the coefficient of elasticity is the same as stress: $[E] = [Stress]/[Strain] = [ML^{-1}T^{-2}] / [1] = [ML^{-1}T^{-2}]$.
Therefore,all three quantities have the same dimensions: $[ML^{-1}T^{-2}]$.
57
MediumMCQ
The dimensions of Planck's constant and angular momentum are respectively:
A
$M L^2 T^{-1}$ and $M L T^{-1}$
B
$M L^2 T^{-1}$ and $M L^2 T^{-1}$
C
$M L T^{-1}$ and $M L^2 T^{-1}$
D
$M L T^{-1}$ and $M L^2 T^{-2}$

Solution

(B) Planck's constant $(h)$ is related to energy $(E)$ and frequency $(f)$ by the equation $E = hf$. Therefore,$h = E/f$. The dimension of energy is $[M L^2 T^{-2}]$ and the dimension of frequency is $[T^{-1}]$. Thus,the dimension of $h$ is $[M L^2 T^{-2}] / [T^{-1}] = [M L^2 T^{-1}]$.
Angular momentum $(L)$ is given by the formula $L = mvr$,where $m$ is mass,$v$ is velocity,and $r$ is radius. The dimensions are $[M] [L T^{-1}] [L] = [M L^2 T^{-1}]$.
Since both quantities have the same dimensions $[M L^2 T^{-1}]$,the correct option is $B$.
58
MediumMCQ
Let $[{\varepsilon _0}]$ denote the dimensional formula of the permittivity of free space and $[{\mu _0}]$ denote the dimensional formula of the permeability of free space. If $M = \text{mass}$,$L = \text{length}$,$T = \text{time}$,and $I = \text{electric current}$,then:
A
$[\varepsilon _0] = M^{-1}L^{-3}T^2I^2$
B
$[\varepsilon _0] = M^{-1}L^{-3}T^4I^2$
C
$[\mu _0] = MLT^{-2}I^{-2}$
D
None of these

Solution

(B) $1$. Dimensional formula of permittivity of free space $(\varepsilon_0)$:
From Coulomb's Law,$F = \frac{1}{4\pi\varepsilon_0} \frac{q_1 q_2}{r^2}$.
Rearranging,$\varepsilon_0 = \frac{q_1 q_2}{4\pi F r^2}$.
Dimensions: $[q] = [IT]$,$[F] = [MLT^{-2}]$,$[r] = [L]$.
Substituting: $[\varepsilon_0] = \frac{[IT][IT]}{[MLT^{-2}][L^2]} = \frac{I^2 T^2}{ML^3 T^{-2}} = M^{-1} L^{-3} T^4 I^2$.
$2$. Dimensional formula of permeability of free space $(\mu_0)$:
From the force between two parallel wires,$F = \frac{\mu_0 I_1 I_2 l}{2\pi r}$.
Rearranging,$\mu_0 = \frac{F \cdot 2\pi r}{I_1 I_2 l}$.
Dimensions: $[F] = [MLT^{-2}]$,$[r] = [L]$,$[I] = [I]$,$[l] = [L]$.
Substituting: $[\mu_0] = \frac{[MLT^{-2}][L]}{[I][I][L]} = MLT^{-2}I^{-2}$.
Comparing with the options,option $B$ is correct.
59
EasyMCQ
Which of the following physical quantities has no dimensions?
A
Angular velocity
B
Linear momentum
C
Angular momentum
D
Strain

Solution

(D) Strain is defined as the ratio of change in dimension to the original dimension. Since it is a ratio of two similar physical quantities,it is a dimensionless quantity.
Angular velocity has dimensions of $[T^{-1}]$.
Linear momentum has dimensions of $[MLT^{-1}]$.
Angular momentum has dimensions of $[ML^2T^{-1}]$.
Therefore,the correct option is $(d)$.
60
MediumMCQ
Dimensions of magnetic field intensity are:
A
$[M^0 L^0 T^{-2} A^{-1}]$
B
$[M L T^{-1} A^{-1}]$
C
$[M L^0 T^{-2} A^{-1}]$
D
$[M L T^{-2} A]$

Solution

(C) The magnetic force $F$ on a current-carrying wire is given by $F = I L B \sin \theta$.
Rearranging for the magnetic field intensity $B$,we get $B = \frac{F}{I L}$.
The dimensional formula for force $F$ is $[M L T^{-2}]$.
The dimensional formula for current $I$ is $[A]$.
The dimensional formula for length $L$ is $[L]$.
Substituting these into the formula: $B = \frac{[M L T^{-2}]}{[A] [L]} = [M L^0 T^{-2} A^{-1}]$.
Thus,the correct option is $C$.
61
MediumMCQ
The dimensions of the interatomic force constant are
A
$M{T^{ - 2}}$
B
$ML{T^{ - 1}}$
C
$ML{T^{ - 2}}$
D
$M{L^{ - 1}}{T^{ - 1}}$

Solution

(A) The interatomic force constant $K$ is related to Young's modulus $Y$ and the interatomic distance $r_0$ by the relation $K = Y \times r_0$.
The dimensional formula for Young's modulus $Y$ is $[M L^{-1} T^{-2}]$.
The dimensional formula for distance $r_0$ is $[L]$.
Therefore,the dimensions of $K$ are $[M L^{-1} T^{-2}] \times [L] = [M T^{-2}]$.
Thus,the correct option is $A$.
62
MediumMCQ
$M{L^3}{T^{ - 1}}{Q^{ - 2}}$ is the dimension of:
A
Resistivity
B
Conductivity
C
Resistance
D
None of these

Solution

(A) The formula for resistivity is $\rho = \frac{R \cdot A}{l}$.
Here,the dimension of resistance $R$ is $[M{L^2}{T^{ - 1}}{Q^{ - 2}}]$.
The dimension of area $A$ is $[L^2]$.
The dimension of length $l$ is $[L]$.
Substituting these into the formula:
$[\rho] = \frac{[M{L^2}{T^{ - 1}}{Q^{ - 2}}] \cdot [L^2]}{[L]} = [M{L^3}{T^{ - 1}}{Q^{ - 2}}]$.
Thus,the given dimension corresponds to resistivity.
63
MediumMCQ
The dimension of electric current is
A
$[M^0L^0T^{-1}Q]$
B
$[ML^2T^{-1}Q]$
C
$[M^2LT^{-1}Q]$
D
$[M^2L^2T^{-1}Q]$

Solution

(A) Electric current $(I)$ is defined as the rate of flow of electric charge $(Q)$ with respect to time $(t)$.
Mathematically,$I = \frac{Q}{t}$.
In terms of dimensional analysis,the dimension of charge is $[Q]$ and the dimension of time is $[T]$.
Therefore,the dimension of electric current is $[I] = \frac{[Q]}{[T]} = [M^0L^0T^{-1}Q]$.
Thus,the correct option is $A$.
64
MediumMCQ
The fundamental physical quantities that have the same dimensions in the dimensional formulae of torque and angular momentum are
A
Mass,time
B
Time,length
C
Mass,length
D
Time,mole

Solution

(C) The dimensional formula for torque $( au)$ is given by: $[M^1 L^2 T^{-2}]$.
The dimensional formula for angular momentum $(L)$ is given by: $[M^1 L^2 T^{-1}]$.
Comparing the two,the dimensions of mass $(M)$ and length $(L)$ are the same in both formulas ($M^1$ and $L^2$ respectively).
Therefore,the correct option is $C$.
65
MediumMCQ
The physical quantity which has the same dimensional formula as that of $\frac{\text{Energy}}{\text{Mass} \times \text{Length}}$ is:
A
Force
B
Power
C
Pressure
D
Acceleration

Solution

(D) The dimensional formula of Energy is $[M L^2 T^{-2}]$.
The dimensional formula of Mass is $[M]$.
The dimensional formula of Length is $[L]$.
Therefore,the dimensional formula of the given expression is:
$\frac{[M L^2 T^{-2}]}{[M] \times [L]} = \frac{[M L^2 T^{-2}]}{[M L]} = [L T^{-2}]$
$[L T^{-2}]$ is the dimensional formula for Acceleration.
Thus,the correct option is $D$.
66
MediumMCQ
Dimensions of luminous flux are
A
$M L^2 T^{-2}$
B
$M L^2 T^{-3}$
C
$M L^2 T^{-1}$
D
$M L T^{-2}$

Solution

(B) Luminous flux is defined as the rate of flow of light energy,which is equivalent to radiant power.
The $SI$ unit of luminous flux is the lumen $(lm)$,which is a unit of power.
Therefore,the dimensions of luminous flux are the same as the dimensions of power.
Power $(P)$ is defined as work done $(W)$ per unit time $(t)$: $P = W / t$.
The dimensions of work are $[M L^2 T^{-2}]$ and the dimensions of time are $[T]$.
Thus,the dimensions of power are $[M L^2 T^{-2}] / [T] = [M L^2 T^{-3}]$.
67
MediumMCQ
Out of the following,which pair of quantities does not have the same dimensions?
A
Planck's constant and angular momentum
B
Work and energy
C
Pressure and Young's modulus
D
Torque and moment of inertia

Solution

(D) The dimensions of the given quantities are as follows:
$1$. Planck's constant $(h)$ = $[M{L^2}{T^{ - 1}}]$ and Angular momentum $(L)$ = $[M{L^2}{T^{ - 1}}]$. They have the same dimensions.
$2$. Work $(W)$ = $[M{L^2}{T^{ - 2}}]$ and Energy $(E)$ = $[M{L^2}{T^{ - 2}}]$. They have the same dimensions.
$3$. Pressure $(P)$ = $[M{L^{ - 1}}{T^{ - 2}}]$ and Young's modulus $(Y)$ = $[M{L^{ - 1}}{T^{ - 2}}]$. They have the same dimensions.
$4$. Torque $( au)$ = $[M{L^2}{T^{ - 2}}]$ and Moment of inertia $(I)$ = $[M{L^2}]$. They do not have the same dimensions.
Therefore,the correct option is $D$.
68
MediumMCQ
The dimensional formula ${M^0}{L^2}{T^{ - 2}}$ stands for
A
Torque
B
Angular momentum
C
Latent heat
D
Coefficient of thermal conductivity

Solution

(C) The dimensional formula for energy is $[M{L^2}{T^{ - 2}}]$.
Latent heat $(L)$ is defined as the heat energy $(Q)$ per unit mass $(m)$,given by $L = \frac{Q}{m}$.
Substituting the dimensions: $L = \frac{[M{L^2}{T^{ - 2}}]}{[M]} = [M^0{L^2}{T^{ - 2}}]$.
Therefore,the dimensional formula ${M^0}{L^2}{T^{ - 2}}$ represents latent heat.
69
MediumMCQ
Which of the following represents the dimensions of Farad?
A
$M^{-1}L^{-2}T^4A^2$
B
$ML^2T^2A^{-2}$
C
$ML^2T^2A^{-1}$
D
$MT^{-2}A^{-1}$

Solution

(A) The capacitance $C$ is defined as the ratio of charge $Q$ to potential difference $V$,given by $C = \frac{Q}{V}$.
The dimensional formula for charge $Q$ is $[AT]$.
The dimensional formula for potential difference $V$ is $[ML^2T^{-3}A^{-1}]$.
Substituting these into the formula for $C$:
$C = \frac{[AT]}{[ML^2T^{-3}A^{-1}]} = [M^{-1}L^{-2}T^4A^2]$.
Thus,the correct option is $A$.
70
EasyMCQ
Dimensions of charge are
A
${M^0}{L^0}{T^{ - 1}}{A^{ - 1}}$
B
$MLT{A^{ - 1}}$
C
${T^{ - 1}}A$
D
$TA$

Solution

(D) The formula for electric charge $(Q)$ is given by the product of electric current $(I)$ and time $(t)$.
$Q = I \times t$
Since the dimensional formula for current $(I)$ is $[A]$ and the dimensional formula for time $(t)$ is $[T]$,the dimensional formula for charge is $[AT]$.
Thus,the correct option is $D$.
71
MediumMCQ
According to Newton,the viscous force acting between liquid layers of area $A$ and velocity gradient $\Delta v/\Delta z$ is given by $F = - \eta A \frac{\Delta v}{\Delta z}$,where $\eta$ is a constant called the coefficient of viscosity. The dimensions of $\eta$ are:
A
$[M L^2 T^{-2}]$
B
$[M L^{-1} T^{-1}]$
C
$[M L^{-2} T^{-2}]$
D
$[M^0 L^0 T^0]$

Solution

(B) The formula for viscous force is $F = - \eta A \frac{\Delta v}{\Delta z}$.
Rearranging for $\eta$,we get $\eta = \frac{F}{A (\Delta v / \Delta z)}$.
Substituting the dimensions of each quantity:
Force $F = [M L T^{-2}]$
Area $A = [L^2]$
Velocity gradient $\frac{\Delta v}{\Delta z} = \frac{[L T^{-1}]}{[L]} = [T^{-1}]$
Now,calculating the dimensions of $\eta$:
$[\eta] = \frac{[M L T^{-2}]}{[L^2] [T^{-1}]} = [M L^{1-2} T^{-2+1}] = [M L^{-1} T^{-1}]$.
Thus,the correct option is $B$.
72
MediumMCQ
An object is moving through a liquid. The viscous damping force acting on it is proportional to its velocity. The dimension of the constant of proportionality is:
A
$M L^{-1} T^{-1}$
B
$M L T^{-1}$
C
$M^0 L T^{-1}$
D
$M L^0 T^{-1}$

Solution

(D) The viscous damping force $F$ is proportional to the velocity $v$,so we can write $F = kv$,where $k$ is the constant of proportionality.
Rearranging for $k$,we get $k = \frac{F}{v}$.
The dimensional formula for force $F$ is $[M L T^{-2}]$.
The dimensional formula for velocity $v$ is $[L T^{-1}]$.
Substituting these into the equation for $k$:
$[k] = \frac{[M L T^{-2}]}{[L T^{-1}]} = [M L^0 T^{-1}]$.
Therefore,the correct dimension is $M L^0 T^{-1}$.
73
MediumMCQ
The dimensions of $emf$ in $MKS$ system (in terms of charge $Q$) is:
A
$M{L^{ - 1}}{T^{ - 2}}{Q^{ - 2}}$
B
$M{L^2}{T^{ - 2}}{Q^{ - 2}}$
C
$ML{T^{ - 2}}{Q^{ - 1}}$
D
$M{L^2}{T^{ - 2}}{Q^{ - 1}}$

Solution

(D) $emf$ (electromotive force) is defined as the work done per unit charge.
$emf = \frac{W}{Q}$
Since the dimensions of work $(W)$ are $[M{L^2}{T^{ - 2}}]$ and the dimension of charge is $[Q]$,
$[emf] = \frac{[M{L^2}{T^{ - 2}}]}{[Q]} = [M{L^2}{T^{ - 2}}{Q^{ - 1}}]$
74
MediumMCQ
Which of the following quantities is dimensionless?
A
Gravitational constant
B
Planck's constant
C
Power of a convex lens
D
None of these

Solution

(D) The dimensional formula for the Gravitational constant $(G)$ is $[M^{-1}L^3T^{-2}]$.
The dimensional formula for Planck's constant $(h)$ is $[ML^2T^{-1}]$.
The Power of a convex lens is defined as the reciprocal of focal length,so its dimensional formula is $[L^{-1}]$.
Since all the given quantities have dimensions,none of them are dimensionless.
75
MediumMCQ
The dimensional formula for Boltzmann's constant is
A
$[M L^2 T^{-2} \theta^{-1}]$
B
$[M L^2 T^{-2}]$
C
$[M L^0 T^{-2} \theta^{-1}]$
D
$[M L^{-2} T^{-1} \theta^{-1}]$

Solution

$(A)$ Boltzmann's constant $(k)$ is related to the ideal gas constant $(R)$ and Avogadro's number $(N_A)$ by the relation $k = R / N_A$.
The ideal gas equation is $PV = nRT$,where $R = PV / (nT)$.
The dimensions of pressure $(P)$ are $[M L^{-1} T^{-2}]$,volume $(V)$ are $[L^3]$,amount of substance $(n)$ is $[\text{mol}]$,and temperature $(T)$ is $[\theta]$.
Thus,the dimensions of $R$ are $[M L^{-1} T^{-2}] \cdot [L^3] / ([\text{mol}] \cdot [\theta]) = [M L^2 T^{-2} \theta^{-1} \text{mol}^{-1}]$.
Since Avogadro's number $(N_A)$ is a dimensionless quantity (number of particles per mole),the dimensions of Boltzmann's constant $(k)$ are the same as the gas constant per mole,which is $[M L^2 T^{-2} \theta^{-1}]$.
76
MediumMCQ
The dimensions of $K$ in the equation $W = \frac{1}{2}K{x^2}$ are:
A
${M^1}{L^0}{T^{ - 2}}$
B
${M^0}{L^1}{T^{ - 1}}$
C
${M^1}{L^1}{T^{ - 2}}$
D
${M^1}{L^0}{T^{ - 1}}$

Solution

(A) Given the equation $W = \frac{1}{2}K{x^2}$,where $W$ is work and $x$ is displacement.
Dimensional formula of work $W$ is $[M^1 L^2 T^{-2}]$.
Dimensional formula of displacement $x$ is $[L^1]$.
Rearranging the equation for $K$,we get $K = \frac{2W}{x^2}$.
Substituting the dimensions: $[K] = \frac{[M^1 L^2 T^{-2}]}{[L^1]^2} = \frac{[M^1 L^2 T^{-2}]}{[L^2]} = [M^1 L^0 T^{-2}]$.
Thus,the dimensions of $K$ are $[M^1 L^0 T^{-2}]$.
77
MediumMCQ
The physical quantities not having the same dimensions are:
A
Speed and ${({\mu _0}{\varepsilon _0})^{ - 1/2}}$
B
Torque and work
C
Momentum and Planck's constant
D
Stress and Young's modulus

Solution

(C) The dimensions of the given quantities are as follows:
$1$. Speed: $[LT^{-1}]$ and ${({\mu _0}{\varepsilon _0})^{-1/2}} = c$ (speed of light): $[LT^{-1}]$. They have the same dimensions.
$2$. Torque: $[ML^2T^{-2}]$ and Work: $[ML^2T^{-2}]$. They have the same dimensions.
$3$. Momentum: $[MLT^{-1}]$ and Planck's constant: $[ML^2T^{-1}]$. They do not have the same dimensions.
$4$. Stress: $[ML^{-1}T^{-2}]$ and Young's modulus: $[ML^{-1}T^{-2}]$. They have the same dimensions.
Therefore,the correct option is $C$.
78
MediumMCQ
The dimension of $R$ (Resistance) is:
A
$M L^2 T^{-1}$
B
$M L^2 T^{-3} A^{-2}$
C
$M L^{-1} T^{-2}$
D
None of these

Solution

(B) According to Ohm's law,$R = \frac{V}{I}$.
First,find the dimensions of potential difference $(V)$: $V = \frac{W}{q} = \frac{[M L^2 T^{-2}]}{[A T]} = [M L^2 T^{-3} A^{-1}]$.
Now,substitute the dimensions of $V$ and $I$ into the formula for $R$:
$R = \frac{[M L^2 T^{-3} A^{-1}]}{[A]} = [M L^2 T^{-3} A^{-2}]$.
Therefore,the correct option is $B$.
79
EasyMCQ
The dimensional formula of relative density is
A
$M L^{-3}$
B
$L T^{-1}$
C
$M L T^{-2}$
D
Dimensionless

Solution

(D) Relative density is defined as the ratio of the density of a substance to the density of water at $4^{\circ}C$.
$\text{Relative density} = \frac{\text{Density of substance}}{\text{Density of water}}$
Since both the numerator and the denominator have the same dimensions $([M L^{-3}])$,they cancel each other out.
Therefore,relative density is a dimensionless quantity,represented as $[M^0 L^0 T^0]$.
80
EasyMCQ
Dimensions of potential energy are
A
$MLT^{-1}$
B
$ML^2T^{-2}$
C
$ML^{-1}T^{-2}$
D
$ML^{-1}T^{-1}$

Solution

(B) Potential energy is defined as the work done against a conservative force,given by the formula $U = mgh$.
The dimensions of mass $m$ are $[M^1]$.
The dimensions of acceleration due to gravity $g$ are $[LT^{-2}]$.
The dimensions of height $h$ are $[L^1]$.
Therefore,the dimensional formula for potential energy is $[M^1] \times [LT^{-2}] \times [L^1] = [ML^2T^{-2}]$.
81
MediumMCQ
Pressure gradient has the same dimension as that of
A
Velocity gradient
B
Potential gradient
C
Energy gradient
D
None of these

Solution

(D) The dimension of pressure gradient is calculated as: $\frac{P}{x} = \frac{[M L^{-1} T^{-2}]}{[L]} = [M L^{-2} T^{-2}]$.
$1$. Velocity gradient: $\frac{v}{x} = \frac{[L T^{-1}]}{[L]} = [T^{-1}]$.
$2$. Potential gradient: $\frac{V}{x} = \frac{[M L^2 T^{-3} A^{-1}]}{[L]} = [M L T^{-3} A^{-1}]$.
$3$. Energy gradient: $\frac{E}{x} = \frac{[M L^2 T^{-2}]}{[L]} = [M L T^{-2}]$.
Comparing these,the dimension of pressure gradient does not match any of the given options. Therefore,the correct option is $(d)$.
82
MediumMCQ
The dimensional formula of the universal gas constant is:
A
$[M L^2 T^{-2} \theta^{-1}]$
B
$[M^2 L T^{-2} \theta]$
C
$[M L^3 T^{-1} \theta^{-1}]$
D
None of these

Solution

(A) The ideal gas equation is given by $PV = nRT$,where $R$ is the universal gas constant.
Rearranging for $R$,we get $R = \frac{PV}{nT}$.
The dimensions of pressure $P$ are $[M L^{-1} T^{-2}]$.
The dimensions of volume $V$ are $[L^3]$.
The dimensions of amount of substance $n$ are $[mol]$ (or often represented as dimensionless in basic dimensional analysis if $\theta$ represents temperature).
The dimensions of temperature $T$ are $[\theta]$.
Substituting these into the formula: $R = \frac{[M L^{-1} T^{-2}] \times [L^3]}{[\theta]} = [M L^2 T^{-2} \theta^{-1}]$.
Thus,the correct option is $A$.
83
MediumMCQ
Out of the following pairs,which one does not have identical dimensions?
A
Moment of inertia and moment of force
B
Work and torque
C
Angular momentum and Planck's constant
D
Impulse and momentum

Solution

(A) To determine which pair does not have identical dimensions,we analyze the dimensional formulas of each:
$1$. Moment of inertia $(I = MR^2)$ has dimensions $[ML^2T^0]$. Moment of force (Torque,$\tau = r \times F$) has dimensions $[ML^2T^{-2}]$. These are not identical.
$2$. Work $(W = F \cdot d)$ has dimensions $[ML^2T^{-2}]$. Torque $(\tau = r \times F)$ has dimensions $[ML^2T^{-2}]$. These are identical.
$3$. Angular momentum $(L = mvr)$ has dimensions $[ML^2T^{-1}]$. Planck's constant $(h = E/f)$ has dimensions $[ML^2T^{-1}]$. These are identical.
$4$. Impulse $(J = F \Delta t)$ has dimensions $[MLT^{-1}]$. Momentum $(p = mv)$ has dimensions $[MLT^{-1}]$. These are identical.
Therefore,the pair that does not have identical dimensions is Moment of inertia and moment of force.
84
EasyMCQ
Out of the following four dimensional quantities,which one is called a dimensional constant?
A
Acceleration due to gravity
B
Surface tension of water
C
Weight of a standard kilogram mass
D
The velocity of light in vacuum

Solution

(D) dimensional constant is a physical quantity that has dimensions and a constant value.
$1$. Acceleration due to gravity $(g)$ varies with location on the Earth's surface.
$2$. Surface tension of water varies with temperature.
$3$. The weight of a standard kilogram mass depends on the local gravitational field.
$4$. The velocity of light in vacuum $(c)$ is a universal constant with a value of approximately $3 \times 10^{8} \ m/s$,and it possesses dimensions of $[LT^{-1}]$.
Therefore,the velocity of light in vacuum is a dimensional constant.
85
EasyMCQ
The dimensions of surface tension are
A
$[MLT^{-1}]$
B
$[ML^2T^{-2}]$
C
$[ML^0T^{-2}]$
D
$[ML^{-1}T^{-2}]$

Solution

(C) Surface tension $(T)$ is defined as the force $(F)$ per unit length $(l)$.
Mathematically,$T = \frac{F}{l}$.
The dimensional formula for force $(F)$ is $[MLT^{-2}]$.
The dimensional formula for length $(l)$ is $[L]$.
Therefore,the dimensions of surface tension are $T = \frac{[MLT^{-2}]}{[L]} = [ML^0T^{-2}]$.
86
EasyMCQ
The dimensional formula of $\varepsilon_r$ is .......
A
$[M^{-1} L^{-3} T^4 A^2]$
B
$[M^0 L^{-3} T^2 A^3]$
C
$[M^{-1} L^{-3} T^3 A]$
D
Dimensionless

Solution

(D) The relative permittivity $\varepsilon_r$ (also known as the dielectric constant $K$) is defined as the ratio of the permittivity of a medium $\varepsilon$ to the permittivity of free space $\varepsilon_0$.
Mathematically,$\varepsilon_r = \frac{\varepsilon}{\varepsilon_0}$.
Since both $\varepsilon$ and $\varepsilon_0$ have the same dimensions,their ratio is a dimensionless quantity.
Therefore,$\varepsilon_r$ has no dimensions,i.e.,$[M^0 L^0 T^0 A^0]$.
87
MediumMCQ
If mass $(M)$,length $(L)$,time $(T)$,and electric current $(A)$ are taken as fundamental quantities,then the dimensional formula of permittivity $(\epsilon_0)$ is:
A
$ML^{-2}T^2A$
B
$M^{-1} L^{-3} T^4 A^2$
C
$MLT^{-2}A$
D
$ML^2T^{-1}A^2$

Solution

(B) According to Coulomb's law,the force between two charges is given by $F = \frac{1}{4 \pi \epsilon_0} \cdot \frac{q_1 q_2}{r^2}$.
Rearranging for permittivity,we get $\epsilon_0 = \frac{q_1 q_2}{4 \pi F r^2}$.
The dimensional formula for charge $(q)$ is $[AT]$,for force $(F)$ is $[MLT^{-2}]$,and for distance $(r)$ is $[L]$.
Substituting these dimensions: $\epsilon_0 = \frac{[AT][AT]}{[MLT^{-2}][L^2]} = \frac{[A^2T^2]}{[ML^3T^{-2}]}$.
Simplifying the expression,we get $[M^{-1} L^{-3} T^4 A^2]$.
88
EasyMCQ
The dimensional formula of potential difference is ........
A
$ML^2 T^{-3} A^{-1}$
B
$ML^2 T^{-2} Q^{-1}$
C
$MLT^{-2} Q^{-1}$
D
$ML^2 T^{-1} Q^{-1}$
89
MediumMCQ
Let $[\varepsilon_0]$ be the dimensional formula of the permittivity of free space. If $M = \text{mass}$,$L = \text{length}$,$T = \text{time}$,and $A = \text{electric current}$,then which of the following is correct?
A
$[\varepsilon_0] = [M^{-1} L^{-3} T^2 A]$
B
$[\varepsilon_0] = [M^{-1} L^{-3} T^4 A^2]$
C
$[\varepsilon_0] = [M^{-1} L^2 T^{-1} A^{-2}]$
D
$[\varepsilon_0] = [M^{-1} L^2 T^{-1} A]$

Solution

(B) According to Coulomb's law,the force $F$ between two charges $q_1$ and $q_2$ separated by a distance $r$ is given by:
$F = \frac{1}{4\pi \varepsilon_0} \frac{q_1 q_2}{r^2}$
Rearranging for $\varepsilon_0$:
$\varepsilon_0 = \frac{q_1 q_2}{4\pi F r^2}$
Substituting the dimensions:
$[q] = [AT]$,$[F] = [MLT^{-2}]$,$[r] = [L]$
$[\varepsilon_0] = \frac{[AT][AT]}{[MLT^{-2}][L^2]} = \frac{[A^2 T^2]}{[ML^3 T^{-2}]}$
$[\varepsilon_0] = [M^{-1} L^{-3} T^4 A^2]$
90
MediumMCQ
If $M =$ mass,$L =$ length,$T =$ time,and $I =$ electric current,then the dimensional formula for electrical resistance $R$ is:
A
$M^1L^2T^{-3}I^{-2}$
B
$M^1L^2T^{-3}I^2$
C
$M^1L^2T^3I^{-2}$
D
$M^1L^2T^3I^2$

Solution

(A) According to Ohm's law,$R = \frac{V}{I}$.
Since potential difference $V = \frac{W}{q}$,where $W$ is work and $q$ is charge,we have $R = \frac{W}{qI}$.
We know that $q = I \times T$.
Substituting this into the equation,we get $R = \frac{W}{(I \times T) \times I} = \frac{W}{I^2 T}$.
The dimensional formula for work $W$ is $[M^1L^2T^{-2}]$,for current $I$ is $[I^1]$,and for time $T$ is $[T^1]$.
Therefore,the dimensional formula for $R$ is $\frac{[M^1L^2T^{-2}]}{[I^2][T^1]} = [M^1L^2T^{-3}I^{-2}]$.
91
MediumMCQ
Two quantities $A$ and $B$ are related by the equation $A/B = m$,where $m$ is linear density and $A$ is force. The dimensions of $B$ are equivalent to which of the following?
A
Pressure
B
Work
C
Momentum
D
Latent heat

Solution

(D) Linear density $m$ has dimensions of $\frac{\text{Mass}}{\text{Length}} = [ML^{-1}]$.
Force $A$ has dimensions $[MLT^{-2}]$.
Given the relation $A/B = m$,we can write $B = A/m$.
Substituting the dimensions: $B = \frac{[MLT^{-2}]}{[ML^{-1}]} = [L^2T^{-2}]$.
Latent heat is defined as energy per unit mass: $\frac{[ML^2T^{-2}]}{[M]} = [L^2T^{-2}]$.
Thus,the dimensions of $B$ are the same as those of latent heat.
92
EasyMCQ
$A$ dimensionless quantity
A
never has a unit
B
always has a unit
C
may have a unit
D
does not exist

Solution

(C) dimensionless quantity is a quantity to which no physical dimension is assigned.
However,a dimensionless quantity can still possess a unit of measurement.
For example,the plane angle is measured in radians $(rad)$ and the solid angle is measured in steradians $(sr)$,yet both are dimensionless quantities because they are defined as the ratio of two lengths or areas,respectively.
93
MediumMCQ
What is the dimension of the ratio of Planck's constant $(h)$ to the moment of inertia $(I)$?
A
Frequency
B
Velocity
C
Angular momentum
D
Time

Solution

(A) The dimension of Planck's constant $(h)$ is $[M L^2 T^{-1}]$.
The dimension of the moment of inertia $(I)$ is $[M L^2]$.
The ratio is given by $\frac{h}{I} = \frac{[M L^2 T^{-1}]}{[M L^2]} = [T^{-1}]$.
The dimension $[T^{-1}]$ corresponds to frequency.
94
MediumMCQ
What is the dimensional formula of electrical resistance?
A
$[ML^{2}T^{-3}A^{-1}]$
B
$[ML^{2}T^{-3}A^{-2}]$
C
$[ML^{3}T^{-3}A^{-2}]$
D
$[ML^{2}T^{-2}A^{-2}]$

Solution

(B) According to Ohm's Law,$V = IR$,where $V$ is the potential difference,$I$ is the current,and $R$ is the resistance.
Therefore,$R = \frac{V}{I}$.
We know that potential difference $V = \frac{W}{q}$,where $W$ is work done and $q$ is charge.
The dimensional formula for work $W$ is $[ML^{2}T^{-2}]$ and for charge $q$ is $[AT]$.
Thus,the dimensional formula for potential $V$ is $[V] = \frac{[ML^{2}T^{-2}]}{[AT]} = [ML^{2}T^{-3}A^{-1}]$.
Substituting this into the expression for resistance:
$[R] = \frac{[ML^{2}T^{-3}A^{-1}]}{[A]} = [ML^{2}T^{-3}A^{-2}]$.
Hence,the correct option is $B$.
95
MediumMCQ
Which of the following is a unitless quantity?
A
Velocity gradient
B
Pressure gradient
C
Displacement gradient
D
Force gradient

Solution

(C) The gradient of a physical quantity $Q$ is defined as the rate of change of that quantity with respect to distance,given by $\frac{dQ}{dx}$.
For a gradient to be unitless,the dimensions of the numerator $Q$ must be the same as the dimensions of the denominator $x$ (which is length,$L$).
$1$. Velocity gradient: $\frac{[LT^{-1}]}{[L]} = [T^{-1}]$,which has units of $s^{-1}$.
$2$. Pressure gradient: $\frac{[ML^{-1}T^{-2}]}{[L]} = [ML^{-2}T^{-2}]$,which has units of $Pa/m$.
$3$. Displacement gradient: $\frac{[L]}{[L]} = [M^0L^0T^0]$,which is dimensionless and unitless.
$4$. Force gradient: $\frac{[MLT^{-2}]}{[L]} = [MT^{-2}]$,which has units of $N/m$.
Therefore,the displacement gradient is the unitless quantity.
96
EasyMCQ
The wave equation 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. What is the dimension of $k$?
A
$LT$
B
$T$
C
$T^{-1}$
D
$T^2$

Solution

(B) In the given wave equation $Y = A \sin \omega \left( \frac{x}{v} - k \right)$,the argument of the sine function must be dimensionless.
Furthermore,terms inside the parentheses must have the same dimensions to be subtracted.
Therefore,the dimension of $k$ must be equal to the dimension of $\frac{x}{v}$.
Dimension of $x$ (length) is $[L]$.
Dimension of $v$ (velocity) is $[LT^{-1}]$.
Thus,the dimension of $k = \frac{[L]}{[LT^{-1}]} = [T]$.
97
MediumMCQ
$A$ unitless quantity?
A
Does not exist
B
Always has a nonzero dimension
C
Never has a nonzero dimension
D
May have a nonzero dimension

Solution

(C) Dimensions of a physical quantity are the powers to which the fundamental units must be raised to represent the given physical quantity.
By definition,a unitless quantity is one that does not have any units of measurement.
Since units are derived from fundamental quantities,if a quantity has no units,it implies that the powers of all fundamental quantities (like $M, L, T$) are zero.
Therefore,a unitless quantity is always dimensionless.
Examples include angle (ratio of arc length to radius),elastic strain (ratio of change in length to original length),and Poisson's ratio.

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