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101
MediumMCQ
Which of the following is the dimensional formula for viscosity?
A
$[ML^{-1}T^{-2}]$
B
$[MLT^{-1}]$
C
$[ML^{-1}T^{-1}]$
D
$[ML^{-2}T^{-2}]$

Solution

(C) The formula for the coefficient of viscosity $\eta$ is given by Newton's law of viscosity: $F = \eta A \frac{dv}{dx}$.
Rearranging for $\eta$,we get $\eta = \frac{F \cdot dx}{A \cdot dv}$.
The dimensions are: Force $F = [MLT^{-2}]$,Area $A = [L^2]$,distance $dx = [L]$,and velocity $dv = [LT^{-1}]$.
Substituting these into the formula: $\eta = \frac{[MLT^{-2}][L]}{[L^2][LT^{-1}]}$.
Simplifying the expression: $\eta = \frac{[ML^2T^{-2}]}{[L^3T^{-1}]} = [ML^{-1}T^{-1}]$.
102
EasyMCQ
In the equation $\frac{dy}{dt} = 2\omega \sin(\omega t + \theta_0)$,what are the dimensions of $(\omega t + \theta_0)$?
A
$M^{1}L^{1}T^{1}$
B
$M^{1}L^{1}T^{0}$
C
$M^{1}L^{0}T^{0}$
D
$M^{0}L^{0}T^{0}$

Solution

(D) The given equation is $\frac{dy}{dt} = 2\omega \sin(\omega t + \theta_0)$.
In any trigonometric function,the argument must be a dimensionless quantity.
Since $\sin(\omega t + \theta_0)$ is a trigonometric function,the argument $(\omega t + \theta_0)$ must be dimensionless.
The dimensions of a dimensionless quantity are given by $[M^{0}L^{0}T^{0}]$.
Therefore,the correct option is $D$.
103
EasyMCQ
The dimensional formula for the intensity of radiation is .......
A
$M^1L^2T^{-1}$
B
$M^1L^0T^{-2}$
C
$M^1L^2T^{-3}$
D
$M^1L^0T^{-3}$

Solution

(D) Intensity $(I)$ is defined as the power $(P)$ transmitted per unit area $(A)$.
$I = \frac{P}{A}$
Power is energy $(E)$ per unit time $(t)$,so $P = \frac{E}{t}$.
Dimensional formula of energy $[E] = [M^1L^2T^{-2}]$.
Dimensional formula of time $[t] = [T^1]$.
Dimensional formula of area $[A] = [L^2]$.
Therefore,the dimensional formula of intensity is:
$[I] = \frac{[M^1L^2T^{-2}]}{[T^1] \cdot [L^2]}$
$[I] = [M^1L^0T^{-3}]$
Thus,the correct option is $D$.
104
MediumMCQ
Write the dimensional formula for energy density.
A
$M^1L^{0}T^{-2}$
B
$M^1L^{-1}T^{-2}$
C
$M^1L^{-1}T^{-3}$
D
$M^1L^{0}T^{-3}$

Solution

(B) Energy density is defined as energy per unit volume.
$\text{Energy density} = \frac{\text{Energy}}{\text{Volume}}$
The dimensional formula for energy is $[M^1L^2T^{-2}]$ and for volume is $[L^3]$.
$\text{Energy density} = \frac{[M^1L^2T^{-2}]}{[L^3]} = [M^1L^{2-3}T^{-2}] = [M^1L^{-1}T^{-2}]$
105
MediumMCQ
The dimension of $P = \frac{B^2 l^2}{m}$ is,where $B = \text{magnetic field}$,$l = \text{length}$,$m = \text{mass}$.
A
$MLT^{-3}$
B
$ML^2T^{-4}I^{-2}$
C
$M^2L^2T^{-4}I$
D
$MLT^{-2}I^{-2}$

Solution

(B) The magnetic force is given by $F = BIL$,where $B$ is the magnetic field,$I$ is the current,and $L$ is the length.
Therefore,the dimension of $B$ is $[B] = \frac{[F]}{[I][L]} = \frac{[MLT^{-2}]}{[I][L]} = [MT^{-2}I^{-1}]$.
Now,substitute the dimensions into the expression for $P$:
$[P] = \frac{[B]^2 [l]^2}{[m]} = \frac{[MT^{-2}I^{-1}]^2 [L]^2}{[M]}$.
$[P] = \frac{[M^2 T^{-4} I^{-2}] [L^2]}{[M]}$.
$[P] = [ML^2 T^{-4} I^{-2}]$.
106
MediumMCQ
Dimensions of resistance in an electrical circuit in terms of dimension of mass $M$,of length $L$,of time $T$,and of current $I$ would be:
A
$M^1L^2T^{-2}I^{-2}$
B
$M^1L^2T^{-1}I^{-1}$
C
$M^1L^2T^{-3}I^{-2}$
D
$M^1L^2T^{-3}I^{-1}$

Solution

(C) According to Ohm's law,$V = RI$,which implies $R = \frac{V}{I}$.
Dimensions of potential difference $V$ are given by $V = \frac{W}{q}$,where $W$ is work and $q$ is charge.
Dimensions of work $W = [ML^2T^{-2}]$ and charge $q = [IT]$.
Therefore,dimensions of $V = \frac{[ML^2T^{-2}]}{[IT]} = [ML^2T^{-3}I^{-1}]$.
Now,substituting this into the expression for resistance: $R = \frac{[ML^2T^{-3}I^{-1}]}{[I]} = [ML^2T^{-3}I^{-2}]$.
107
DifficultMCQ
If the dimensions of a physical quantity are given by $M^aL^bT^c$,then the physical quantity will be:
A
velocity if $a=1, b=0, c=-1$
B
acceleration if $a=1, b=1, c=-2$
C
force if $a=0, b=-1, c=-2$
D
pressure if $a=1, b=-1, c=-2$

Solution

(D) The dimensional formula for pressure is given by $P = \frac{\text{Force}}{\text{Area}} = \frac{[M^1 L^1 T^{-2}]}{[L^2]}$.
Simplifying this,we get $[P] = [M^1 L^{-1} T^{-2}]$.
Comparing this with the given form $M^a L^b T^c$,we find $a=1, b=-1, c=-2$.
Thus,the physical quantity is pressure when $a=1, b=-1, c=-2$.
108
EasyMCQ
The damping force on an oscillator is directly proportional to the velocity. The units of the constant of proportionality are:
A
$Kg\ m\ s^{-1}$
B
$Kg\ m\ s^{-2}$
C
$Kg\ s^{-1}$
D
$Kg\ s$

Solution

(C) The damping force $F$ is directly proportional to the velocity $v$,which can be written as $F = kv$,where $k$ is the constant of proportionality.
From this equation,we can express $k$ as $k = \frac{F}{v}$.
The $SI$ unit of force $F$ is Newton $(N)$,which is equivalent to $kg\ m\ s^{-2}$.
The $SI$ unit of velocity $v$ is $m\ s^{-1}$.
Substituting these units into the expression for $k$:
$k = \frac{kg\ m\ s^{-2}}{m\ s^{-1}} = kg\ s^{-1}$.
Therefore,the unit of the constant of proportionality is $kg\ s^{-1}$.
109
MediumMCQ
The dimensions of $(\mu_0 \varepsilon_0)^{-1/2}$ are
A
$L^{1/2}T^{-1/2}$
B
$L^{-1}T$
C
$LT^{-1}$
D
$L^{1/2}T^{1/2}$

Solution

(C) The speed of light in vacuum is given by the relation:
$c = \frac{1}{\sqrt{\mu_0 \varepsilon_0}} = (\mu_0 \varepsilon_0)^{-1/2}$
Since $c$ represents the speed of light,its dimensions are the same as velocity.
The dimensional formula for velocity is $[LT^{-1}]$.
Therefore,the dimensions of $(\mu_0 \varepsilon_0)^{-1/2}$ are $[LT^{-1}]$.
110
MediumMCQ
Dimensions of $\frac{1}{{\mu _0 \varepsilon _0}}$,where symbols have their usual meaning,are:
A
$[L T^{-1}]$
B
$[L^{-1} T]$
C
$[L^{-2} T^2]$
D
$[L^2 T^{-2}]$

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 $c^2 = \frac{1}{\mu_0 \varepsilon_0}$.
Since $c$ represents the speed of light,its dimensions are $[L T^{-1}]$.
Therefore,the dimensions of $\frac{1}{\mu_0 \varepsilon_0}$ are the dimensions of $c^2$,which is $[L T^{-1}]^2 = [L^2 T^{-2}]$.
Thus,the correct option is $D$.
111
DifficultMCQ
The dimensions of ${e^2}/(4\pi \varepsilon _0 hc)$,where $e, \varepsilon _0, h,$ and $c$ are electronic charge,electric permittivity,Planck's constant,and velocity of light in vacuum respectively,are:
A
$[M^0 L^0 T^0]$
B
$[M^1 L^0 T^0]$
C
$[M^0 L^1 T^0]$
D
$[M^0 L^0 T^1]$

Solution

(A) The given expression is $\frac{e^2}{4\pi \varepsilon _0 hc}$.
We know that the Coulomb force is given by $F = \frac{1}{4\pi \varepsilon _0} \frac{e^2}{r^2}$,so the dimensions of $\frac{e^2}{4\pi \varepsilon _0}$ are $[F][r^2] = [MLT^{-2}][L^2] = [ML^3T^{-2}]$.
Planck's constant $h$ has dimensions $[ML^2T^{-1}]$.
The velocity of light $c$ has dimensions $[LT^{-1}]$.
Therefore,the dimensions of the expression are $\frac{[ML^3T^{-2}]}{[ML^2T^{-1}][LT^{-1}]} = \frac{[ML^3T^{-2}]}{[ML^3T^{-2}]} = [M^0 L^0 T^0]$.
This quantity is known as the fine-structure constant,which is a dimensionless quantity.
112
MediumMCQ
The dimensions of permeability of free space $(\mu_0)$ can be given by:
A
$[MLT^{-2} A^{-2}]$
B
$[MLA^{-2}]$
C
$[ML^{-3} T^2 A^2]$
D
$[MLA^{-1}]$

Solution

(A) The force per unit length $(F/l)$ between two parallel current-carrying conductors is given by the formula:
$F/l = \frac{\mu_0}{4\pi} \frac{2I_1 I_2}{d}$
Rearranging for $\mu_0$:
$\mu_0 = \frac{F \cdot d}{l \cdot 2I_1 I_2}$
Substituting the dimensions:
$[F] = [MLT^{-2}]$
$[d] = [L]$
$[l] = [L]$
$[I] = [A]$
$[\mu_0] = \frac{[MLT^{-2}] \cdot [L]}{[L] \cdot [A]^2} = [MLT^{-2} A^{-2}]$
Thus, the dimensions of permeability of free space are $[MLT^{-2} A^{-2}]$.
113
EasyMCQ
Which of the following quantities can be written in $SI$ units as $kg \cdot m^2 \cdot A^{-2} \cdot s^{-3}$?
A
Resistance
B
Inductance
C
Capacitance
D
Magnetic flux

Solution

(A) The given unit is $kg \cdot m^2 \cdot A^{-2} \cdot s^{-3}$.
The dimensional formula for this unit is $[M L^2 T^{-3} A^{-2}]$.
We know that Resistance $(R)$ is given by $V/I$. The dimensions of potential difference $(V)$ are $[M L^2 T^{-3} A^{-1}]$ and current $(I)$ is $[A]$.
Thus,the dimensions of Resistance are $[M L^2 T^{-3} A^{-1}] / [A] = [M L^2 T^{-3} A^{-2}]$.
Comparing this with the given unit,we find that it corresponds to Resistance.
114
MediumMCQ
The dimension of $\sqrt{\frac{\mu_0}{\varepsilon_0}}$ is the same as:
A
Resistance
B
Inductance
C
Capacitance
D
None of these

Solution

(A) The expression $\sqrt{\frac{\mu_0}{\varepsilon_0}}$ represents the intrinsic impedance of free space (also known as the wave impedance of free space).
Its value is approximately $376.7 \ \Omega$.
Since it is an impedance,its unit is the Ohm $(\Omega)$,which is the same as the unit of resistance.
Therefore,the dimension of $\sqrt{\frac{\mu_0}{\varepsilon_0}}$ is the same as the dimension of resistance.
115
MediumMCQ
Let $[{\varepsilon _0}]$ denote the dimensional formula of the permittivity of vacuum. If $M =$ mass,$L =$ length,$T =$ time and $A =$ electric current,then:
A
$[ {\varepsilon _0}]=[M^{-1}L^{-3}T^2A]$
B
$[ {\varepsilon _0} ]=[M^{-1}L^{-3}T^4A^2]$
C
$[ {\varepsilon _0} ]=[M^{-1}L^2T^{-1}A^{-2}]$
D
$[ {\varepsilon _0} ]=[M^{-1}L^2T^{-1}A]$

Solution

(B) From Coulomb's law,the force between two charges is given by $F = \frac{1}{{4\pi {\varepsilon _0}}}\frac{{{q_1}{q_2}}}{{{R^2}}}$.
Rearranging for permittivity,we get ${\varepsilon _0} = \frac{{{q_1}{q_2}}}{{4\pi F{R^2}}}$.
The dimensional formula for charge $q$ is $[AT]$,for force $F$ is $[MLT^{-2}]$,and for distance $R$ is $[L]$.
Substituting these into the formula: $[{\varepsilon _0}] = \frac{{[AT][AT]}}{{[MLT^{-2}][L^2]}} = \frac{{[A^2T^2]}}{{[ML^3T^{-2}]}}$.
Simplifying the expression,we get $[{\varepsilon _0}] = [M^{-1}L^{-3}T^4A^2]$.
116
MediumMCQ
Given that $\int {e^{ax}} dx = a^m e^{ax} + C$,then which statement is incorrect (Dimension of $x = L^1$)?
A
$m = -1$
B
Dimension of $C = L^1$
C
Dimensions of $a = L^{-1}$
D
None of these

Solution

(D) In the expression $\int {e^{ax}} dx$,the exponent $ax$ must be dimensionless. Since the dimension of $x$ is $L^1$,the dimension of $a$ must be $L^{-1}$.
The integral $\int {e^{ax}} dx$ results in $\frac{1}{a} e^{ax} + C$. Comparing this with the given form $a^m e^{ax} + C$,we identify that $a^m = \frac{1}{a} = a^{-1}$,which implies $m = -1$.
Since the result of the integral must have the same dimensions as the term $dx$ (which is $L^1$),the constant $C$ must also have dimensions of $L^1$.
Evaluating the options:
$1$. $m = -1$ is correct.
$2$. Dimension of $C = L^1$ is correct.
$3$. Dimensions of $a = L^{-1}$ is correct.
Since all statements are correct,the incorrect statement is 'None of these'.
117
DifficultMCQ
The potential energy of a particle varies with distance $x$ from a fixed origin as $V = \frac{A\sqrt{x}}{x + B}$,where $A$ and $B$ are constants. The dimensions of $AB$ are
A
$ML^{5/2} T^{-2}$
B
$M^1 L^2 T^{-2}$
C
$M^{3/2} L^{3/2} T^{-2}$
D
$M^1 L^{7/2} T^{-2}$

Solution

(D) The potential energy $V$ has dimensions of work or energy,which is $[M L^2 T^{-2}]$.
In the denominator $(x + B)$,since $x$ is a distance,the dimension of $B$ must be the same as the dimension of $x$. Therefore,$[B] = [L]$.
The expression is $V = \frac{A\sqrt{x}}{x + B}$. Rearranging for $A$,we get $A = \frac{V(x + B)}{\sqrt{x}}$.
Substituting the dimensions: $[A] = \frac{[M L^2 T^{-2}] [L]}{[L^{1/2}]} = [M L^2 T^{-2}] [L^{1/2}] = [M L^{5/2} T^{-2}]$.
Now,the dimension of $AB$ is $[A][B] = [M L^{5/2} T^{-2}] [L] = [M L^{7/2} T^{-2}]$.
118
MediumMCQ
Which pair does not have equal dimensions?
A
Force and impulse
B
Angular momentum and Planck constant
C
Energy and torque
D
Elastic modulus and pressure

Solution

(A) We analyze the dimensions of each pair:
$1$. Force: $[MLT^{-2}]$; Impulse: $[MLT^{-1}]$. These are not equal.
$2$. Angular momentum: $[ML^2T^{-1}]$; Planck constant: $[ML^2T^{-1}]$. These are equal.
$3$. Energy: $[ML^2T^{-2}]$; Torque: $[ML^2T^{-2}]$. These are equal.
$4$. Elastic modulus: $[ML^{-1}T^{-2}]$; Pressure: $[ML^{-1}T^{-2}]$. These are equal.
Therefore,the pair that does not have equal dimensions is Force and Impulse.
119
EasyMCQ
Which of the following is dimensionless?
A
$\frac{\text{Force}}{\text{Acceleration}}$
B
$\frac{\text{Velocity}}{\text{Acceleration}}$
C
$\frac{\text{Volume}}{\text{Area}}$
D
$\frac{\text{Energy}}{\text{Work}}$

Solution

(D) dimensionless quantity is a quantity that has no physical dimension,meaning its dimensional formula is $M^0 L^0 T^0$.
$1$. The dimension of Force is $[MLT^{-2}]$ and Acceleration is $[LT^{-2}]$. Their ratio is $[M]$,which is not dimensionless.
$2$. The dimension of Velocity is $[LT^{-1}]$ and Acceleration is $[LT^{-2}]$. Their ratio is $[T]$,which is not dimensionless.
$3$. The dimension of Volume is $[L^3]$ and Area is $[L^2]$. Their ratio is $[L]$,which is not dimensionless.
$4$. Both Energy and Work have the same dimensional formula,which is $[ML^2T^{-2}]$. Therefore,their ratio is $\frac{[ML^2T^{-2}]}{[ML^2T^{-2}]} = [M^0L^0T^0]$,which is dimensionless.
Thus,the correct option is $D$.
120
MediumMCQ
Turpentine oil is flowing through a tube of length $l$ and radius $r$. The pressure difference between the two ends of the tube is $P$. The viscosity of oil is given by $\eta = \frac{P(r^2 - x^2)}{4vl}$,where $v$ is the velocity of oil at a distance $x$ from the axis of the tube. The dimensions of $\eta$ are
A
$[MLT^{-1}]$
B
$[M^0L^0T^0]$
C
$[ML^{-1}T^{-1}]$
D
$[ML^2T^{-2}]$

Solution

(C) The dimensions of pressure $P$ are $[ML^{-1}T^{-2}]$.
The dimensions of radius $r$ and distance $x$ are $[L]$.
The dimensions of velocity $v$ are $[LT^{-1}]$.
The dimensions of length $l$ are $[L]$.
Given the formula $\eta = \frac{P(r^2 - x^2)}{4vl}$,we substitute the dimensions:
$\eta = \frac{[ML^{-1}T^{-2}] \cdot [L^2]}{[LT^{-1}] \cdot [L]}$
$\eta = \frac{[MLT^{-2}]}{[L^2T^{-1}]}$
$\eta = [ML^{-1}T^{-1}]$
121
MediumMCQ
If $w, x, y$ and $z$ are mass,length,time and current respectively,then $\frac{x^2w}{y^3z}$ has dimensional formula same as
A
electric potential
B
capacitance
C
electric field
D
permittivity

Solution

(A) Given: $w = [M]$,$x = [L]$,$y = [T]$,$z = [A]$.
Substituting these dimensions into the expression $\frac{x^2w}{y^3z}$:
$\left[\frac{x^2w}{y^3z}\right] = \frac{[L]^2 [M]}{[T]^3 [A]} = \frac{[M][L]^2}{[T]^3 [A]}$.
We know that electric potential $V = \frac{Work}{Charge} = \frac{[M][L]^2[T]^{-2}}{[A][T]} = \frac{[M][L]^2}{[T]^3 [A]}$.
Comparing the two,the dimensional formula of $\frac{x^2w}{y^3z}$ is the same as that of electric potential.
122
MediumMCQ
Match the following two columns:
Column-$I$ Column-$II$
$(A)$ Electrical resistance $(p)$ $M L^3 T^{-3} A^{-2}$
$(B)$ Electrical potential $(q)$ $M L^2 T^{-3} A^{-2}$
$(C)$ Specific resistance $(r)$ $M L^2 T^{-3} A^{-1}$
$(D)$ Specific conductance $(s)$ None of these
A
$A \to q, B \to s, C \to r, D \to p$
B
$A \to q, B \to r, C \to p, D \to s$
C
$A \to p, B \to q, C \to s, D \to r$
D
$A \to p, B \to r, C \to q, D \to s$

Solution

(B) $1$. Electrical resistance $(R)$: $V = IR \implies R = V/I$. Dimensional formula of $V$ is $[M L^2 T^{-3} A^{-1}]$ and $I$ is $[A]$. So,$R = [M L^2 T^{-3} A^{-1}] / [A] = [M L^2 T^{-3} A^{-2}]$. Thus,$A \to q$.
$2$. Electrical potential $(V)$: Dimensional formula is $[M L^2 T^{-3} A^{-1}]$. None of the options match,so $B \to s$.
$3$. Specific resistance $(\rho)$: $R = \rho (l/A) \implies \rho = R A / l$. Dimensions: $[M L^2 T^{-3} A^{-2}] [L^2] / [L] = [M L^3 T^{-3} A^{-2}]$. Thus,$C \to p$.
$4$. Specific conductance $(\sigma)$: $\sigma = 1 / \rho$. Dimensions: $[M^{-1} L^{-3} T^3 A^2]$. None of the options match,so $D \to s$.
Therefore,the correct match is $A \to q, B \to s, C \to p, D \to s$. Note: Since the provided options do not contain this exact sequence,we re-evaluate. Re-checking: $A \to q, B \to r, C \to p, D \to s$ is the closest match if we consider potential as $r$ and resistance as $q$. Correct option is $B$.
123
DifficultMCQ
Time $(T)$,velocity $(C)$,and angular momentum $(h)$ are chosen as fundamental quantities instead of mass,length,and time. In terms of these,the dimensions of mass would be
A
$[M] = [T^{-1} C^{-2} h]$
B
$[M] = [T^{-1} C^2 h]$
C
$[M] = [T^{-1} C^{-2} h^{-1}]$
D
$[M] = [T C^{-2} h]$

Solution

(A) Let mass be related to the fundamental quantities as $M \propto T^x C^y h^z$.
The dimensional formula for mass is $[M^1 L^0 T^0]$.
The dimensional formulas for the given quantities are: $[T] = [T]$,$[C] = [L T^{-1}]$,and $[h] = [M L^2 T^{-1}]$.
Substituting these into the proportionality equation:
$[M^1 L^0 T^0] = [T]^x [L T^{-1}]^y [M L^2 T^{-1}]^z$
$[M^1 L^0 T^0] = [M^z] [L^{y+2z}] [T^{x-y-z}]$
Comparing the powers of $M, L,$ and $T$ on both sides:
For $M$: $z = 1$
For $L$: $y + 2z = 0 \implies y + 2(1) = 0 \implies y = -2$
For $T$: $x - y - z = 0 \implies x - (-2) - 1 = 0 \implies x + 1 = 0 \implies x = -1$
Thus,the dimensions of mass are $[M] = [T^{-1} C^{-2} h^1]$.
124
MediumMCQ
The electrical resistance $R$ of a conductor of length $l$ and area of cross-section $a$ is given by $R = \frac{\rho l}{a}$,where $\rho$ is the electrical resistivity. What is the dimensional formula for electrical conductivity $\sigma$,which is the reciprocal of resistivity?
A
$[M^{-1} L^{-3} T^3 A^2]$
B
$[M L^{-3} T^{-3} A^2]$
C
$[M L^3 T^{-3} A^{-2}]$
D
$[M^{-2} L^3 T^2 A^{-1}]$

Solution

(A) The electrical resistance is given by $R = \frac{\rho l}{a}$.
Rearranging for resistivity,we get $\rho = \frac{R a}{l}$.
The dimensional formula for resistance $R$ is $[M L^2 T^{-3} A^{-2}]$.
The dimensional formula for area $a$ is $[L^2]$.
The dimensional formula for length $l$ is $[L]$.
Substituting these into the formula for $\rho$:
$\rho = \frac{[M L^2 T^{-3} A^{-2}] [L^2]}{[L]} = [M L^3 T^{-3} A^{-2}]$.
Electrical conductivity $\sigma$ is the reciprocal of resistivity $\rho$,so $\sigma = \frac{1}{\rho}$.
Therefore,the dimensional formula for $\sigma$ is $[M^{-1} L^{-3} T^3 A^2]$.
125
DifficultMCQ
The force of interaction between two atoms is given by $F = \alpha \beta \exp \left( - \frac{x^2}{\alpha kt} \right)$,where $x$ is the distance,$k$ is the Boltzmann constant,$T$ is temperature,and $\alpha$ and $\beta$ are two constants. The dimension of $\beta$ is:
A
$M^0L^2T^{-4}$
B
$M^2LT^{-4}$
C
$MLT^{-2}$
D
$M^2L^2T^{-2}$

Solution

(B) The argument of the exponential function must be dimensionless.
Therefore,$[\frac{x^2}{\alpha kt}] = [M^0L^0T^0]$.
Since $[x^2] = L^2$ and $[kt] = [Energy] = ML^2T^{-2}$,we have:
$[\alpha] = \frac{[x^2]}{[kt]} = \frac{L^2}{ML^2T^{-2}} = M^{-1}T^2$.
The force $F$ is given by $F = \alpha \beta \exp(\dots)$. Since the exponential term is dimensionless,the dimensions of $F$ must be equal to the dimensions of $\alpha \beta$.
$[F] = [\alpha][\beta]$
$MLT^{-2} = (M^{-1}T^2) [\beta]$
$[\beta] = \frac{MLT^{-2}}{M^{-1}T^2} = M^2LT^{-4}$.
126
MediumMCQ
In $SI$ units,the dimensions of $\sqrt {\frac{{{\varepsilon _0}}}{{{\mu _0}}}} $ are:
A
$A^2 T^3 M^{-1} L^{-2}$
B
$A^{-1} T M L^3$
C
$A^2 T^3 M^{-1} L^{-2}$
D
$A T^2 M^{-1} L^{-1}$

Solution

(C) The dimensions of permittivity of free space $\varepsilon_0$ are $[M^{-1} L^{-3} T^4 A^2]$.
The dimensions of permeability of free space $\mu_0$ are $[M L T^{-2} A^{-2}]$.
Therefore,the dimensions of $\sqrt{\frac{\varepsilon_0}{\mu_0}}$ are:
$\left[ \sqrt{\frac{\varepsilon_0}{\mu_0}} \right] = \left[ \frac{M^{-1} L^{-3} T^4 A^2}{M L T^{-2} A^{-2}} \right]^{1/2}$
$= \left[ M^{-1-1} L^{-3-1} T^{4-(-2)} A^{2-(-2)} \right]^{1/2}$
$= \left[ M^{-2} L^{-4} T^6 A^4 \right]^{1/2}$
$= [M^{-1} L^{-2} T^3 A^2]$.
127
EasyMCQ
Which of the following physical quantities has a unit but no dimensions?
A
Relative velocity
B
Relative density
C
Strain
D
Angle

Solution

(D) physical quantity is dimensionless if its dimensional formula is $[M^0L^0T^0]$.
Relative velocity is the ratio of two velocities,so it is dimensionless and unitless.
Relative density is the ratio of the density of a substance to the density of water,so it is dimensionless and unitless.
Strain is the ratio of change in dimension to the original dimension,so it is dimensionless and unitless.
Angle is defined as the ratio of arc length to radius,i.e.,$\theta = \frac{s}{r}$.
Since both arc length and radius have the dimension of length $[L]$,the angle is dimensionless: $[M^0L^0T^0]$.
However,the $SI$ unit of angle is the radian,which is a unit.
Therefore,angle is the physical quantity that has a unit but no dimensions.
128
MediumMCQ
The physical quantity 'Energy Density' has the same dimensional formula as
A
Pressure
B
Stress
C
Young's modulus of elasticity
D
All of these

Solution

(D) Energy density is defined as energy per unit volume: $U = \frac{\text{Energy}}{\text{Volume}}$.
The dimensional formula for Energy is $[ML^2T^{-2}]$ and for Volume is $[L^3]$.
Thus,the dimensional formula for Energy Density is $\frac{[ML^2T^{-2}]}{[L^3]} = [ML^{-1}T^{-2}]$.
Pressure is defined as force per unit area: $P = \frac{F}{A}$. Its dimensions are $\frac{[MLT^{-2}]}{[L^2]} = [ML^{-1}T^{-2}]$.
Stress is defined as restoring force per unit area: $\sigma = \frac{F}{A}$. Its dimensions are $[ML^{-1}T^{-2}]$.
Young's modulus of elasticity is defined as the ratio of stress to strain: $Y = \frac{\text{Stress}}{\text{Strain}}$. Since strain is dimensionless,the dimensions of $Y$ are the same as stress,which is $[ML^{-1}T^{-2}]$.
Since all the given quantities have the same dimensional formula $[ML^{-1}T^{-2}]$,the correct option is $D$.
129
MediumMCQ
Dimensional formula of resistivity is
A
$[M L^2 A^{-2} T^{-3}]$
B
$[M L^3 A^{-2} T^{-3}]$
C
$[M L A^{-2} T^{-3}]$
D
$[M L^3 A^{-1} T^{-3}]$

Solution

(B) The formula for resistivity $(\rho)$ is given by $\rho = \frac{R A}{l}$,where $R$ is resistance,$A$ is area,and $l$ is length.
Resistance $R = \frac{V}{I} = \frac{W}{qI} = \frac{[M L^2 T^{-2}]}{[A T] [A]} = [M L^2 T^{-3} A^{-2}]$.
Area $A = [L^2]$.
Length $l = [L]$.
Substituting these into the formula: $\rho = \frac{[M L^2 T^{-3} A^{-2}] \times [L^2]}{[L]} = [M L^3 T^{-3} A^{-2}]$.
130
MediumMCQ
The dimensional formula $[ML^0T^{-3}]$ is more closely associated with
A
power
B
energy
C
intensity
D
velocity gradient

Solution

(C) Intensity is defined as the energy flowing per unit area per unit time.
$\text{Intensity} = \frac{\text{Energy}}{\text{Area} \times \text{Time}}$
Substituting the dimensions of energy $[ML^2T^{-2}]$,area $[L^2]$,and time $[T]$:
$\text{Intensity} = \frac{[ML^2T^{-2}]}{[L^2][T]} = [ML^0T^{-3}]$
Therefore,the dimensional formula $[ML^0T^{-3}]$ represents intensity.
131
MediumMCQ
Which one of the following quantities has dimensions different from the remaining three?
A
Energy per unit volume
B
Force per unit area
C
Product of voltage and charge per unit volume
D
Angular momentum per unit mass

Solution

(D) $1$. Energy per unit volume: $\frac{[ML^2T^{-2}]}{[L^3]} = [ML^{-1}T^{-2}]$.
$2$. Force per unit area: $\frac{[MLT^{-2}]}{[L^2]} = [ML^{-1}T^{-2}]$.
$3$. Product of voltage and charge per unit volume: Voltage $\times$ Charge = Energy. Thus,$\frac{[ML^2T^{-2}]}{[L^3]} = [ML^{-1}T^{-2}]$.
$4$. Angular momentum per unit mass: Angular momentum is $[ML^2T^{-1}]$. Dividing by mass $[M]$ gives $[L^2T^{-1}]$.
Since the dimensions of angular momentum per unit mass are $[L^2T^{-1}]$,which is different from $[ML^{-1}T^{-2}]$,the correct option is $D$.
132
EasyMCQ
The magnetic moment has dimensions of
A
$[LA]$
B
$[L^2A]$
C
$[LT^{-1}A]$
D
$[L^2T^{-1}A]$

Solution

(B) The magnetic moment $(M)$ of a current-carrying coil is given by the product of the current $(I)$ and the area of the cross-section $(A)$: $M = I \times A$.
The dimension of current $(I)$ is $[A]$.
The dimension of area $(A)$ is $[L^2]$.
Therefore,the dimension of the magnetic moment is $[M] = [A][L^2] = [L^2A]$.
133
MediumMCQ
The dimensional formula of farad is
A
$[M^{-1}L^{-2}T^2Q^2]$
B
$[M^{-1}L^{-2}T^2Q]$
C
$[M^{-1}L^{-2}TQ^2]$
D
$[M^{-1}L^{-2}T^2Q^2]$

Solution

(A) The capacitance $C$ is defined as $C = \frac{Q}{V}$,where $Q$ is charge and $V$ is potential difference.
Since potential difference $V = \frac{W}{Q}$,where $W$ is work done,we can write $C = \frac{Q^2}{W}$.
The dimensional formula for work $W$ is $[ML^2T^{-2}]$.
Substituting the dimensions,we get $[C] = \frac{[Q^2]}{[ML^2T^{-2}]}$.
Therefore,$[C] = [M^{-1}L^{-2}T^2Q^2]$.
134
EasyMCQ
$Assertion$ : The dimensional formula for relative velocity is the same as that of the change in velocity.
$Reason$ : Relative velocity of $P$ with respect to $Q$ is the ratio of the velocity of $P$ and that of $Q$.
A
If both Assertion and Reason are correct and the Reason is a correct explanation of the Assertion.
B
If both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not a correct explanation of the Assertion.
C
If the Assertion is incorrect but the Reason is correct.
D
If the Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect.

Solution

(D) $1$. The relative velocity of an object $P$ with respect to $Q$ is defined as $\vec{v}_{PQ} = \vec{v}_P - \vec{v}_Q$. Since this is a vector subtraction of two velocities,the result is also a velocity. Therefore,its dimensional formula is $[M^0 L^1 T^{-1}]$,which is the same as that of velocity and the change in velocity $(\Delta v)$. Thus,the Assertion is correct.
$2$. The Reason states that relative velocity is the ratio of velocities,which is physically incorrect. Relative velocity is defined as the difference between two velocities,not the ratio. Thus,the Reason is incorrect.
135
MediumMCQ
The dimension of $\frac{B^{2}}{2 \mu_{0}}$,where $B$ is magnetic field and $\mu_{0}$ is the magnetic permeability of vacuum,is
A
$M L^{-1} T^{-2}$
B
$M L^{2} T^{-1}$
C
$M L T^{-2}$
D
$M L^{2} T^{-2}$

Solution

(A) The expression $\frac{B^{2}}{2 \mu_{0}}$ represents the magnetic energy density,which is the magnetic energy stored per unit volume.
The formula for energy density is $u = \frac{\text{Energy}}{\text{Volume}}$.
The dimension of energy is $[M L^{2} T^{-2}]$ and the dimension of volume is $[L^{3}]$.
Therefore,the dimension of energy density is $\frac{[M L^{2} T^{-2}]}{[L^{3}]} = [M L^{-1} T^{-2}]$.
Thus,the dimension of $\frac{B^{2}}{2 \mu_{0}}$ is $[M L^{-1} T^{-2}]$.
136
Easy
Write the $CGS$ and $MKS$ units of the universal gravitational constant $G$. Also,write the dimensional formula of $G$.

Solution

(N/A) The formula for gravitational force is $F = G \frac{m_1 m_2}{r^2}$.
Rearranging for $G$,we get $G = \frac{F r^2}{m_1 m_2}$.
$1$. $MKS$ unit: The unit of force is $Newton$ $(N)$,distance is $meter$ $(m)$,and mass is $kilogram$ $(kg)$. Thus,the unit is $N \cdot m^2 / kg^2$ or $kg^{-1} \cdot m^3 \cdot s^{-2}$.
$2$. $CGS$ unit: The unit of force is $dyne$ $(dyn)$,distance is $centimeter$ $(cm)$,and mass is $gram$ $(g)$. Thus,the unit is $dyn \cdot cm^2 / g^2$ or $g^{-1} \cdot cm^3 \cdot s^{-2}$.
$3$. Dimensional formula: Substituting the dimensions of force $[MLT^{-2}]$,distance $[L]$,and mass $[M]$ into the formula $G = \frac{F r^2}{m_1 m_2}$,we get $[M^{-1} L^3 T^{-2}]$.
137
Easy
What is the dimension of a physical quantity? Explain using a suitable example.

Solution

(N/A) The dimensions of a physical quantity are the powers (or exponents) to which the base quantities must be raised to represent that quantity.
Any physical quantity can be expressed as a combination of the $7$ base (fundamental) quantities.
Their symbols are as follows:
Mass: $M$
Length: $L$
Time: $T$
Electric current: $A$
Thermodynamic temperature: $K$
Luminous intensity: $cd$
Amount of substance: $mol$
Example $1$: Volume
$\text{Volume} = \text{length} \times \text{breadth} \times \text{height}$
$= L \times L \times L = L^3$
In terms of dimensions,volume is represented as $[M^0 L^3 T^0]$. Here,the dimension of length is $3$,while the dimensions of mass and time are $0$.
Example $2$: Force
$\text{Force} = \text{mass} \times \text{acceleration}$
$= M \times (L T^{-2}) = [M^1 L^1 T^{-2}]$
Here,the dimensions of force are $1$ in mass,$1$ in length,and $-2$ in time.
138
Medium
Define dimensional formula and dimensional equation by using suitable examples.

Solution

(N/A) Dimensional formula: The expression which shows how and which of the base quantities represent the dimensions of a physical quantity.
Example:
Dimensional formula of volume is $[M^{0} L^{3} T^{0}]$.
Dimensional formula of speed (or velocity) is $[M^{0} L^{1} T^{-1}]$.
Dimensional formula of acceleration is $[M^{0} L^{1} T^{-2}]$.
Dimensional formula of density is $[M^{1} L^{-3} T^{0}]$.
Dimensional equation: An equation obtained by equating a physical quantity with its dimensional formula is called the dimensional equation of that physical quantity.
Example:
Volume $[V] = [M^{0} L^{3} T^{0}]$
Speed or Velocity $[v] = [M^{0} L^{1} T^{-1}]$
Force $[F] = [M^{1} L^{1} T^{-2}]$
Density $[\rho] = [M^{1} L^{-3} T^{0}]$
139
EasyMCQ
What is the dimension of a physical quantity?
A
The numerical value of the quantity.
B
The power to which the base quantities are raised to represent a derived quantity.
C
The unit of the physical quantity.
D
The magnitude of the physical quantity.

Solution

(B) Dimension: The power or exponent to which base quantities are raised to represent a derived quantity is called the dimension of that quantity.
Example: $\text{Volume} = \text{length} \times \text{breadth} \times \text{height}$.
Since length,breadth,and height are all types of lengths,their dimensional representation is $L$.
$\text{Volume} = L \times L \times L = L^{3}$.
Thus,the dimension of volume is $3$ in length.
140
MediumMCQ
Match the physical quantities in Column-$I$ with their corresponding dimensional formulas in Column-$II$.
Column-$I$ Column-$II$
$(1)$ Torque $(a)$ $M^1L^1T^{-1}$
$(2)$ Angular momentum $(b)$ $M^1L^2T^{-1}$
$(3)$ Linear momentum $(c)$ $M^1L^2T^{-2}$
A
$1-c, 2-b, 3-a$
B
$1-b, 2-c, 3-a$
C
$1-c, 2-a, 3-b$
D
$1-a, 2-b, 3-c$

Solution

(A) The dimensional formulas are calculated as follows:
$(1)$ Torque $(\tau) = \text{Force} \times \text{Distance} = [MLT^{-2}] \times [L] = [ML^2T^{-2}]$. Thus, $(1) - (c)$.
$(2)$ Angular momentum $(L) = \text{Moment of inertia} \times \text{Angular velocity} = [ML^2] \times [T^{-1}] = [ML^2T^{-1}]$. Thus, $(2) - (b)$.
$(3)$ Linear momentum $(p) = \text{Mass} \times \text{Velocity} = [M] \times [LT^{-1}] = [MLT^{-1}]$. Thus, $(3) - (a)$.
Therefore, the correct matching is $1-c, 2-b, 3-a$.
141
Medium
Write the dimensional formula and dimensional equation of density.

Solution

(N/A) Dimensional formula: The expression that shows how and which of the base quantities represent the dimensions of a physical quantity.
Density is defined as mass per unit volume: $\rho = \frac{M}{V}$.
Dimensional formula of mass is $[M^1 L^0 T^0]$.
Dimensional formula of volume is $[M^0 L^3 T^0]$.
Therefore,the dimensional formula of density is $\frac{[M^1 L^0 T^0]}{[M^0 L^3 T^0]} = [M^1 L^{-3} T^0]$.
Dimensional equation: An equation obtained by equating a physical quantity with its dimensional formula is called the dimensional equation of the physical quantity.
Thus,the dimensional equation for density is $[\rho] = [M^1 L^{-3} T^0]$.
142
Medium
$Ns$ is the unit of which physical quantity? Write the dimensional formula of momentum.

Solution

(IMPULSE) $1$. The unit $Ns$ (Newton-second) is the unit of Impulse or Change in Momentum.
$2$. Impulse is defined as the product of force and time: $J = F \times \Delta t$.
$3$. Momentum $(p)$ is defined as the product of mass and velocity: $p = m \times v$.
$4$. The dimensional formula for mass is $[M^1 L^0 T^0]$ and for velocity is $[M^0 L^1 T^{-1}]$.
$5$. Therefore,the dimensional formula for momentum is $[M^1 L^1 T^{-1}]$.
143
MediumMCQ
Write the dimensional formula for impulse of a force.
A
$M^1 L^1 T^{-1}$
B
$M^1 L^1 T^{-2}$
C
$M^1 L^2 T^{-2}$
D
$M^1 L^2 T^{-1}$

Solution

(A) Impulse $(J)$ is defined as the product of force $(F)$ and the time interval $(\Delta t)$ for which the force acts.
Mathematically,$J = F \times \Delta t$.
The dimensional formula for force $(F)$ is $[M^1 L^1 T^{-2}]$.
The dimensional formula for time $(\Delta t)$ is $[T^1]$.
Therefore,the dimensional formula for impulse is $[M^1 L^1 T^{-2}] \times [T^1] = [M^1 L^1 T^{-1}]$.
Thus,the correct dimensional formula is $[M^1 L^1 T^{-1}]$.
144
DifficultMCQ
Write the dimensional formula of $\frac{k}{m}$,where $k$ is the spring constant and $m$ is the mass.
A
$[M^0 L^0 T^{-2}]$
B
$[M^0 L^0 T^2]$
C
$[M L T^{-2}]$
D
$[M^{-1} L^0 T^2]$

Solution

(A) The spring force is given by $F = -kx$,where $k$ is the spring constant and $x$ is the displacement.
Therefore,the dimensions of $k$ are $[k] = [F/x] = [MLT^{-2}] / [L] = [MT^{-2}]$.
The dimensions of mass $m$ are $[m] = [M]$.
Thus,the dimensional formula of $\frac{k}{m}$ is $[k/m] = [MT^{-2}] / [M] = [T^{-2}] = [M^0 L^0 T^{-2}]$.
145
Easy
Write the dimensional formula of power. Is power a vector or scalar quantity?

Solution

(N/A) Power $(P)$ is defined as the rate of doing work or the rate of transfer of energy. Mathematically,$P = \frac{W}{t}$.
The dimensional formula of work $(W)$ is $[ML^2T^{-2}]$.
The dimensional formula of time $(t)$ is $[T]$.
Therefore,the dimensional formula of power is:
$[P] = \frac{[ML^2T^{-2}]}{[T]} = [ML^2T^{-3}]$.
Power is a scalar quantity because it is defined as the dot product of force and velocity $(P = \vec{F} \cdot \vec{v})$,and it has only magnitude,not direction.
146
DifficultMCQ
Write the dimensional formula of $\frac{GM_e}{gr^2}$.
A
$M^0L^0T^0$
B
$M^1L^1T^{-2}$
C
$M^0L^1T^{-2}$
D
$M^1L^0T^0$

Solution

(A) The expression is $\frac{GM_e}{gr^2}$.
We know that the acceleration due to gravity at a distance $r$ from the center of the Earth is given by $g = \frac{GM_e}{r^2}$.
Therefore,$\frac{GM_e}{r^2} = g$.
Substituting this into the given expression: $\frac{GM_e}{gr^2} = \frac{g}{g} = 1$.
Since $1$ is a dimensionless quantity,its dimensional formula is $M^0L^0T^0$.
147
Easy
Derive the dimensional formula for $R$ (Universal gas constant) from the equation $PV = \mu RT$.

Solution

(N/A) The given equation is $PV = \mu RT$.
Rearranging for $R$,we get $R = \frac{PV}{\mu T}$.
Here,$P$ is pressure,$V$ is volume,$\mu$ is the number of moles,and $T$ is temperature.
Dimensional formulas are:
$[P] = [M^1 L^{-1} T^{-2}]$
$[V] = [L^3]$
$[\mu] = [M^0 L^0 T^0] = [1]$ (dimensionless)
$[T] = [K^1]$
Substituting these into the formula for $R$:
$[R] = \frac{[M^1 L^{-1} T^{-2}] [L^3]}{[1] [K^1]}$
$[R] = [M^1 L^2 T^{-2} K^{-1}]$
148
Medium
What is the spring constant of a spring? Write its unit and dimensional formula.

Solution

(N/A) The spring constant $(k)$ is a measure of the stiffness of a spring. It is defined as the restoring force per unit extension or compression of the spring,according to Hooke's Law: $F = -kx$.
$1$. Unit: The $SI$ unit of spring constant is $N/m$ (Newton per meter) or $kg/s^2$.
$2$. Dimensional Formula: Since $F = kx$,we have $k = F/x$.
- The dimension of force $(F)$ is $[MLT^{-2}]$.
- The dimension of displacement $(x)$ is $[L]$.
- Therefore,the dimension of $k$ is $[MLT^{-2}] / [L] = [MT^{-2}]$.
149
Medium
Write the definition and dimensional formula of frequency.

Solution

(N/A) Definition: The frequency of a wave is defined as the number of oscillations or cycles completed by a particle in a medium per unit time.
It is the reciprocal of the time period $(T)$.
Formula: $f = \frac{1}{T}$.
Dimensional Formula: Since the dimension of time $(T)$ is $[T^1]$,the dimensional formula for frequency $(f)$ is $[T^{-1}]$ or $[M^0 L^0 T^{-1}]$.

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