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201
EasyMCQ
The damping force of an oscillator is directly proportional to the velocity. The unit of the constant of proportionality is:
A
$kg \cdot m \cdot s^{-2}$
B
$kg \cdot s^{-1}$
C
$kg \cdot m \cdot s^{-1}$
D
$kg \cdot s^{-1}$

Solution

(B) The damping force $F$ is given by the relation $F = -bv$,where $b$ is the constant of proportionality (damping constant) and $v$ is the velocity.
To find the unit of $b$,we rearrange the formula: $b = \frac{F}{v}$.
The $SI$ unit of force $F$ is Newton $(N)$,which is equivalent to $kg \cdot m \cdot s^{-2}$.
The $SI$ unit of velocity $v$ is $m \cdot s^{-1}$.
Substituting these units into the formula for $b$:
$b = \frac{kg \cdot m \cdot s^{-2}}{m \cdot s^{-1}} = kg \cdot s^{-1}$.
Therefore,the unit of the constant of proportionality is $kg \cdot s^{-1}$.
202
MediumMCQ
If the dimensions of a physical quantity are given by $[L^{a} M^{b} T^{c}]$,then the physical quantity is:
A
velocity if $a=-1, b=0, c=+1$
B
force if $a=-1, b=1, c=-2$
C
pressure if $a=-1, b=1, c=-2$
D
acceleration if $a=1, b=1, c=-2$

Solution

(C) The dimensions of a physical quantity are given as $[L^{a} M^{b} T^{c}]$.
Let us check the dimensions of the given options:
$1$. Velocity: $[M^{0} L^{1} T^{-1}]$. Here,$a=1, b=0, c=-1$. Option $A$ is incorrect.
$2$. Force: $[M^{1} L^{1} T^{-2}]$. Here,$a=1, b=1, c=-2$. Option $B$ is incorrect.
$3$. Pressure: Pressure is defined as $\text{Force} / \text{Area} = [M^{1} L^{1} T^{-2}] / [L^{2}] = [M^{1} L^{-1} T^{-2}]$. Here,$a=-1, b=1, c=-2$. This matches option $C$.
$4$. Acceleration: $[M^{0} L^{1} T^{-2}]$. Here,$a=1, b=0, c=-2$. Option $D$ is incorrect.
Therefore,the correct option is $C$.
203
EasyMCQ
The dimensions of Planck's constant are the same as the product of
A
time and displacement.
B
force and time.
C
force,displacement,and time.
D
force and displacement.

Solution

(C) The correct option is $C$.
From the relation $E = h \nu$,where $E$ is energy,$h$ is Planck's constant,and $\nu$ is frequency.
$h = \frac{E}{\nu}$.
The dimension of energy $E$ is $[ML^2 T^{-2}]$.
The dimension of frequency $\nu$ is $[T^{-1}]$.
Therefore,the dimension of $h = \frac{[ML^2 T^{-2}]}{[T^{-1}]} = [ML^2 T^{-1}]$.
Now,let us check the dimensions of the product of force,displacement,and time:
Dimension of force $F = [MLT^{-2}]$.
Dimension of displacement $d = [L]$.
Dimension of time $t = [T]$.
Product dimension $= [MLT^{-2}] \times [L] \times [T] = [ML^2 T^{-1}]$.
This matches the dimension of Planck's constant.
204
EasyMCQ
Let the inductance and resistance be denoted by $L$ and $R$ respectively. The dimensions of $\left(\frac{L}{R}\right)$ are
A
$[L^{0} M^{0} T^{1}]$
B
$[L^{0} M^{0} T^{0}]$
C
$[L^{0} M^{1} T^{0}]$
D
$[L^{1} M^{0} T^{1}]$

Solution

(A) The time constant of an $LR$ circuit is given by $\tau = \frac{L}{R}$.
Dimensional formula of inductance $L$ is $[M^{1} L^{2} T^{-2} A^{-2}]$.
Dimensional formula of resistance $R$ is $[M^{1} L^{2} T^{-3} A^{-2}]$.
Therefore,the dimensions of $\frac{L}{R}$ are:
$\frac{[M^{1} L^{2} T^{-2} A^{-2}]}{[M^{1} L^{2} T^{-3} A^{-2}]} = M^{1-1} L^{2-2} T^{-2-(-3)} A^{-2-(-2)} = M^{0} L^{0} T^{1} A^{0}$.
Thus,the dimensions of $\left(\frac{L}{R}\right)$ are $[L^{0} M^{0} T^{1}]$.
205
EasyMCQ
Force $F = P \cos(Ax) + Q \sin(Bt)$,where $x$ and $t$ are displacement and time respectively. Which one of the following physical quantities has the dimensions of $\left[\frac{B}{A}\right]$?
A
velocity gradient
B
velocity
C
angular velocity
D
angular momentum

Solution

(B) In the given equation $F = P \cos(Ax) + Q \sin(Bt)$,the arguments of trigonometric functions must be dimensionless.
Therefore,the dimensions of $(Ax)$ must be $[M^0 L^0 T^0]$.
Since $[x] = [L]$,we have $[A][L] = [M^0 L^0 T^0]$,which implies $[A] = [L^{-1}]$.
Similarly,the dimensions of $(Bt)$ must be $[M^0 L^0 T^0]$.
Since $[t] = [T]$,we have $[B][T] = [M^0 L^0 T^0]$,which implies $[B] = [T^{-1}]$.
Now,calculating the dimensions of the ratio $\left[\frac{B}{A}\right]$:
$\left[\frac{B}{A}\right] = \frac{[T^{-1}]}{[L^{-1}]} = [L T^{-1}]$.
The dimension $[L T^{-1}]$ corresponds to the physical quantity of velocity.
206
EasyMCQ
$[L^2 M^1 T^{-2}]$ are the dimensions of
A
Torque
B
Force
C
Angular acceleration
D
Angular momentum

Solution

(A) The dimension of torque is $[M^1 L^2 T^{-2}]$.
Torque is defined as the product of force and the perpendicular distance from the axis of rotation,given by $\tau = F \times r$.
The dimensional formula for force $(F)$ is $[M^1 L^1 T^{-2}]$.
The dimensional formula for distance $(r)$ is $[L^1]$.
Therefore,the dimensional formula for torque $(\tau)$ is $[M^1 L^1 T^{-2}] \times [L^1] = [M^1 L^2 T^{-2}]$.
207
MediumMCQ
Dimensions of Gyromagnetic ratio are
A
$[L^1 M^0 T^1 I^1]$
B
$[L^0 M^{-1} T^1 I^1]$
C
$[L^1 M^0 T^0 I^{-1}]$
D
$[L^{-1} M^0 T^1 I^1]$

Solution

(B) The gyromagnetic ratio $(\gamma)$ is defined as the ratio of the magnetic dipole moment $(M)$ to the angular momentum $(L)$ of a system.
$\gamma = \frac{M}{L}$
Since the magnetic moment $M = I \cdot A$ (where $I$ is current and $A$ is area),its dimensions are $[I^1 L^2]$.
Since angular momentum $L = mvr$,its dimensions are $[M^1 L^2 T^{-1}]$.
Therefore,the dimensions of the gyromagnetic ratio are:
$\text{Dimension} = \frac{[I^1 L^2]}{[M^1 L^2 T^{-1}]} = [M^{-1} L^0 T^1 I^1]$.
208
EasyMCQ
The dimensions of torque are the same as that of
A
moment of force
B
pressure
C
acceleration
D
impulse

Solution

(A) The dimensional formula for torque is given by $\tau = r \times F$.
Since the dimensions of force $F$ are $[M^1L^1T^{-2}]$ and the dimensions of distance $r$ are $[L^1]$,the dimensions of torque are $[M^1L^1T^{-2}] \times [L^1] = [M^1L^2T^{-2}]$.
The moment of force is defined as the product of force and the perpendicular distance from the axis of rotation,which is identical to the definition of torque.
Therefore,the dimensions of the moment of force are also $[M^1L^2T^{-2}]$.
Thus,the dimensions of torque are the same as those of the moment of force.
209
EasyMCQ
Let $x = \pi R \left( \frac{P^2 - Q^2}{2} \right)$,where $P, Q$ and $R$ are lengths. The physical quantity $x$ is
A
volume
B
Area
C
velocity
D
length

Solution

(A) Given the equation $x = \pi R \left( \frac{P^2 - Q^2}{2} \right)$.
Here,$P, Q,$ and $R$ are lengths,so their dimensions are $[L]$.
The term $(P^2 - Q^2)$ has dimensions $[L^2] - [L^2] = [L^2]$.
The constant $\pi$ and the factor $1/2$ are dimensionless.
Therefore,the dimension of $x$ is $[L] \times [L^2] = [L^3]$.
Physical quantities with dimensions of $[L^3]$ represent volume.
210
EasyMCQ
The ratio of the dimensions of Planck's constant to that of the moment of inertia is the dimension of
A
Angular momentum
B
Velocity
C
Frequency
D
Time

Solution

(C) The dimensions of Planck's constant $h$ are given by $[h] = [M L^2 T^{-1}]$.
The dimensions of the moment of inertia $I$ are given by $[I] = [M L^2]$.
Taking the ratio of the dimensions of Planck's constant to the moment of inertia:
$\frac{[h]}{[I]} = \frac{[M L^2 T^{-1}]}{[M L^2]} = [T^{-1}]$.
The dimension $[T^{-1}]$ corresponds to the dimension of frequency.
211
EasyMCQ
The dimensional formula of $\sqrt{\mu_{r} \varepsilon_{r}}$ is . . . . . . .
A
$M^{0} L^{-1} T^{1} A^{0}$
B
$M^{1} L^{-1} T^{1} A^{0}$
C
$M^{0} L^{1} T^{-1} A^{0}$
D
None of these.

Solution

(D) The refractive index $n$ of a medium is given by the ratio of the speed of light in vacuum $c$ to the speed of light in the medium $v$,i.e.,$n = \frac{c}{v}$.
We know that $c = \frac{1}{\sqrt{\mu_{0} \varepsilon_{0}}}$ and $v = \frac{1}{\sqrt{\mu \varepsilon}} = \frac{1}{\sqrt{\mu_{0} \mu_{r} \varepsilon_{0} \varepsilon_{r}}}$.
Substituting these values,we get $n = \frac{1/\sqrt{\mu_{0} \varepsilon_{0}}}{1/\sqrt{\mu_{0} \mu_{r} \varepsilon_{0} \varepsilon_{r}}} = \sqrt{\mu_{r} \varepsilon_{r}}$.
Since the refractive index $n$ is a ratio of two speeds,it is a dimensionless quantity.
Therefore,the dimensional formula is $M^{0} L^{0} T^{0} A^{0}$,which is not listed in the options.
Thus,the correct option is $D$.
212
EasyMCQ
Write the dimensional formula for the intensity of radiation.
A
$M^{1} L^{0} T^{-3}$
B
$M^{3} L^{2} T^{1}$
C
$M^{1} L^{2} T^{3}$
D
$M^{0} L^{2} T^{-3}$

Solution

(A) The intensity of radiation $(I)$ is defined as the energy $(E)$ incident per unit area $(A)$ per unit time $(t)$.
Mathematically,$I = \frac{E}{A \times t}$.
The dimensional formula for energy $(E)$ is $[M^{1} L^{2} T^{-2}]$.
The dimensional formula for area $(A)$ is $[L^{2}]$.
The dimensional formula for time $(t)$ is $[T^{1}]$.
Substituting these into the formula:
$I = \frac{[M^{1} L^{2} T^{-2}]}{[L^{2}] \times [T^{1}]}$
$I = [M^{1} L^{2-2} T^{-2-1}]$
$I = [M^{1} L^{0} T^{-3}]$
Therefore,the correct option is $A$.
213
EasyMCQ
The dimensional formula of polarization $P$ is . . . . . . .
A
$L^{-2} A^1 T^1$
B
$M^1 L^{-2} T^1 A^1$
C
$L^2 A^{-1} T^{-1}$
D
$L^{-2} A^{-1} T^{-1}$

Solution

(A) Polarization $P$ is defined as the dipole moment per unit volume.
$P = \frac{p}{V}$
Since $p = q \times d$ (charge $\times$ distance) and $V = L^3$ (volume),
$P = \frac{q \times d}{L^3} = \frac{q}{L^2}$
The unit of charge $q$ is $A \cdot T$ (Ampere-second) and the unit of area $L^2$ is $m^2$.
Therefore,the unit of polarization is $A \cdot T \cdot m^{-2}$.
The dimensional formula is $[A^1 T^1 L^{-2}]$.
Thus,the correct option is $A$.
214
EasyMCQ
The dimensional formula of capacitance is . . . . . . . Take $Q$ as the dimensional formula of charge.
A
$M^1 L^{-2} T^{-2} Q^{-2}$
B
$M^1 L^2 T^{-2} Q^{-2}$
C
$M^1 L^{-2} T^2 Q^2$
D
$M^{-1} L^{-2} T^2 Q^2$

Solution

(D) The formula for capacitance is $C = \frac{Q}{V}$.
Since potential $V = \frac{W}{Q}$,where $W$ is work and $Q$ is charge,we substitute this into the capacitance formula:
$C = \frac{Q^2}{W}$.
The dimensional formula for work $W$ is $[M^1 L^2 T^{-2}]$.
Substituting the dimensions:
$C = \frac{Q^2}{[M^1 L^2 T^{-2}]}$.
$C = M^{-1} L^{-2} T^2 Q^2$.
215
EasyMCQ
The dimensional formula of the effective torsional constant of a spring is . . . . . . .
A
$M^1 L^0 T^{-2}$
B
$M^1 L^2 T^{-2}$
C
$M^1 L^2 T^{-3}$
D
$M^0 L^0 T^0$

Solution

(B) The torsional constant $(k)$ for a spring or a wire is defined by the relation $\tau = k\theta$,where $\tau$ is the torque and $\theta$ is the angular displacement in radians.
Since $\theta$ is dimensionless,the dimensions of the torsional constant $(k)$ are the same as the dimensions of torque $(\tau)$.
Torque is defined as the product of force and perpendicular distance: $\tau = F \times d$.
The dimensional formula for force $(F)$ is $[M^1 L^1 T^{-2}]$.
The dimensional formula for distance $(d)$ is $[L^1]$.
Therefore,the dimensional formula for torque $(\tau)$ is $[M^1 L^1 T^{-2}] \times [L^1] = [M^1 L^2 T^{-2}]$.
Thus,the dimensional formula of the effective torsional constant is $[M^1 L^2 T^{-2}]$.
216
EasyMCQ
Dimensional formula for activity of radioactive substance is
A
$[M^0 L^0 T^{-1}]$
B
$[M^0 L^{-1} T^0]$
C
$[M^0 L^0 T^{-1}]$
D
$[M^{-1} L^0 T^0]$

Solution

(C) The activity of a radioactive substance is defined as the rate of decay,which is the number of disintegrations per unit time.
Mathematically,Activity $A = -\frac{dN}{dt}$.
Since $N$ (number of nuclei) is a dimensionless quantity and $t$ represents time,the dimensions of activity are $[T^{-1}]$.
Therefore,the dimensional formula is $[M^0 L^0 T^{-1}]$.
217
EasyMCQ
Which one of the following is not correct?
A
Dimensional formula of thermal conductivity $(K)$ is $M^{1} L^{1} T^{-3} K^{-1}$
B
Dimensional formula of potential $(V)$ is $M^{1} L^{2} T^{3} A^{-1}$
C
Dimensional formula of permeability of free space $(\mu_{0})$ is $M^{1} L^{1} T^{-2} A^{-2}$
D
None of the above

Solution

(B) $1$. Thermal conductivity $(K)$: From $Q = \frac{KA(T_2 - T_1)t}{d}$,we get $[K] = [M^{1} L^{1} T^{-3} K^{-1}]$. This is correct.
$2$. Potential $(V)$: $V = \frac{W}{q}$. $[V] = \frac{[M^{1} L^{2} T^{-2}]}{[A^{1} T^{1}]} = [M^{1} L^{2} T^{-3} A^{-1}]$. The given option $B$ states $[M^{1} L^{2} T^{3} A^{-1}]$,which is incorrect.
$3$. Permeability of free space $(\mu_{0})$: From $F = \frac{\mu_{0} I_1 I_2 L}{2\pi d}$,we get $[\mu_{0}] = [M^{1} L^{1} T^{-2} A^{-2}]$. This is correct.
Therefore,option $B$ is the incorrect statement.
218
MediumMCQ
The dimensional formula of a physical quantity is $[M^{a} L^{b} T^{c}]$. Then,that physical quantity is:
A
spring constant if $a=1, b=0, c=-2$
B
surface tension if $a=1, b=0, c=-2$
C
force if $a=1, b=1, c=2$
D
angular frequency if $a=0, b=0, c=-1$

Solution

(D) The dimensional formula for angular frequency is $[M^{0} L^{0} T^{-1}]$.
Comparing this with $[M^{a} L^{b} T^{c}]$,we get $a=0, b=0, c=-1$.
For spring constant,the formula is $[M^{1} L^{0} T^{-2}]$.
For surface tension,the formula is $[M^{1} L^{0} T^{-2}]$.
For force,the formula is $[M^{1} L^{1} T^{-2}]$.
Thus,option $D$ is the correct match.
219
EasyMCQ
The dimensions of resistance are the same as those of $......$ where $h$ is the Planck's constant and $e$ is the charge.
A
$\frac{h^{2}}{e^{2}}$
B
$\frac{h^{2}}{e}$
C
$\frac{h}{e^{2}}$
D
$\frac{h}{e}$

Solution

(C) The dimensional formula for resistance $R$ is derived from $R = \frac{V}{I} = \frac{W}{qI}$.
Substituting the dimensions: $R = \frac{[ML^2 T^{-2}]}{[AT][A]} = [ML^2 T^{-3} A^{-2}]$.
Now,let us check the dimensions of $\frac{h}{e^2}$.
The dimensions of Planck's constant $h$ are $[ML^2 T^{-1}]$.
The dimensions of charge $e$ are $[AT]$.
Therefore,the dimensions of $\frac{h}{e^2} = \frac{[ML^2 T^{-1}]}{[AT]^2} = \frac{[ML^2 T^{-1}]}{[A^2 T^2]} = [ML^2 T^{-3} A^{-2}]$.
Since the dimensions of $R$ and $\frac{h}{e^2}$ are identical,the correct option is $C$.
220
EasyMCQ
The dimensional formula for impulse is
A
$[MLT^{-1}]$
B
$[ML^{-1} T]$
C
$[M^{-1} LT^{-1}]$
D
$[ML^{-1} T^{-1}]$

Solution

(A) Impulse is defined as the product of force and time interval.
Impulse = Force $\times$ Time
Dimensional formula of Force = $[MLT^{-2}]$
Dimensional formula of Time = $[T]$
Therefore,the dimensional formula of impulse = $[MLT^{-2}] \times [T] = [MLT^{-1}]$.
221
EasyMCQ
Dimensional formula for the universal gravitational constant is
A
$[M^{-1} L^{3} T^{-2}]$
B
$[M^{0} L^{0} T^{0}]$
C
$[M^{-1} L^{2} T^{-2}]$
D
$[M^{-1} L^{3} T^{-1}]$

Solution

(A) According to Newton's law of gravitation,the force $F$ between two masses $M_1$ and $M_2$ separated by a distance $R$ is given by:
$F = \frac{G M_1 M_2}{R^2}$
Rearranging the formula to solve for the universal gravitational constant $G$:
$G = \frac{F R^2}{M_1 M_2}$
Substituting the dimensional formulas for force $[F] = [MLT^{-2}]$,distance $[R] = [L]$,and mass $[M] = [M]$:
$[G] = \frac{[MLT^{-2}] [L^2]}{[M] [M]} = \frac{[ML^3 T^{-2}]}{[M^2]} = [M^{-1} L^3 T^{-2}]$
222
EasyMCQ
The dimensional formula of Planck's constant is
A
$[ML^2 T^{-3}]$
B
$[ML^2 T^0]$
C
$[ML^2 T^{-1}]$
D
$[M^0 L^0 T^0]$

Solution

(C) Planck's constant $(h)$ is related to the energy $(E)$ of a photon and its frequency $(\nu)$ by the equation: $E = h\nu$.
From this,we can write $h = \frac{E}{\nu}$.
The dimensional formula of energy $(E)$ is $[ML^2 T^{-2}]$.
The dimensional formula of frequency $(\nu)$ is $[T^{-1}]$.
Substituting these into the equation for $h$:
$h = \frac{[ML^2 T^{-2}]}{[T^{-1}]} = [ML^2 T^{-2+1}] = [ML^2 T^{-1}]$.
Therefore,the correct dimensional formula for Planck's constant is $[ML^2 T^{-1}]$.
223
EasyMCQ
Of the following,the pair of physical quantities not having the same dimensional formula is
A
work and torque
B
angular momentum and Planck's constant
C
stress and linear momentum
D
surface tension and force constant

Solution

(C) To determine which pair does not have the same dimensional formula,we analyze each option:
$1$. Work and Torque: Both have the dimensional formula $[ML^2T^{-2}]$.
$2$. Angular momentum and Planck's constant: Both have the dimensional formula $[ML^2T^{-1}]$.
$3$. Stress and Linear momentum: Stress is force per unit area,$[ML^{-1}T^{-2}]$. Linear momentum is mass times velocity,$[MLT^{-1}]$. These are not the same.
$4$. Surface tension and Force constant: Both have the dimensional formula $[MT^{-2}]$.
Therefore,the pair that does not have the same dimensional formula is stress and linear momentum.
224
MediumMCQ
If the equation for the velocity of a particle at time $t$ is $v = at + \frac{b}{t+c}$,then the dimensions of $a, b, c$ are respectively:
A
$LT^{-2}, L, T$
B
$L^2, L, T$
C
$LT^{-2}, LT, L$
D
$L, LT, L^2$

Solution

(A) According to the principle of homogeneity of dimensions,the dimensions of each term in an equation must be the same.
$1$. For the term $(t+c)$,the dimension of $c$ must be the same as the dimension of time $t$. Therefore,$[c] = [T]$.
$2$. For the term $at$,the dimension of $at$ must be equal to the dimension of velocity $v$. Since $[v] = [LT^{-1}]$ and $[t] = [T]$,we have $[a][T] = [LT^{-1}]$,which gives $[a] = [LT^{-2}]$.
$3$. For the term $\frac{b}{t+c}$,the dimension of this term must be equal to the dimension of velocity $v$. Since $[t+c] = [T]$ and $[v] = [LT^{-1}]$,we have $\frac{[b]}{[T]} = [LT^{-1}]$,which gives $[b] = [L]$.
Thus,the dimensions are $[a] = [LT^{-2}]$,$[b] = [L]$,and $[c] = [T]$.
225
MediumMCQ
The physical quantity having the dimensions of the square root of the ratio of the kinetic energy and surface tension is
A
distance
B
time
C
temperature
D
mass

Solution

(A) The dimensions of kinetic energy $(K.E.)$ are $[M L^2 T^{-2}]$.
The dimensions of surface tension $(S)$ are $[M T^{-2}]$.
Let the required quantity be $X = \sqrt{\frac{K.E.}{S}}$.
Substituting the dimensions: $X = \sqrt{\frac{[M L^2 T^{-2}]}{[M T^{-2}]}}$.
Simplifying the expression: $X = \sqrt{[L^2]} = [L]$.
The dimension $[L]$ corresponds to length or distance.
Therefore,the correct option is $A$.
226
EasyMCQ
The dimensional formula of a physical quantity represented by $\frac{e^2}{4 \pi \varepsilon_0 \hbar}$ is (where $e$ is the charge of an electron,$\varepsilon_0$ is the permittivity of free space,and $\hbar$ is the reduced Planck's constant). Note: The expression $\frac{e^2}{4 \pi \varepsilon_0 \hbar}$ is equivalent to the fine-structure constant $\alpha$ multiplied by the speed of light $c$.
A
$[M^1 L^1 T^{-1}]$
B
$[L^1 T^{-1}]$
C
$[M^1 L^0 T^{-1}]$
D
$[M^1 L^1 T^{-2}]$

Solution

(B) The expression given is $\frac{e^2}{4 \pi \varepsilon_0 \hbar}$.
We know that the Coulomb force is $F = \frac{1}{4 \pi \varepsilon_0} \frac{e^2}{r^2}$,so $\frac{e^2}{4 \pi \varepsilon_0} = F r^2$.
The dimensions of $\frac{e^2}{4 \pi \varepsilon_0}$ are $[M L T^{-2}] [L^2] = [M L^3 T^{-2}]$.
The dimensions of Planck's constant $h$ (or $\hbar$) are $[M L^2 T^{-1}]$.
Therefore,the dimensions of the expression are $\frac{[M L^3 T^{-2}]}{[M L^2 T^{-1}]} = [L^1 T^{-1}]$.
This represents the dimensions of velocity (speed of light $c$).
227
EasyMCQ
$\left[ML^2 T^{-2} K^{-1}\right]$ is the dimensional formula of which physical quantity?
A
Boltzmann constant
B
Specific heat capacity
C
Thermal expansion coefficient
D
Latent heat

Solution

(A) The $SI$ unit of the Boltzmann constant $(k_B)$ is Joule per Kelvin $(J/K)$.
Energy $(J)$ has the dimensional formula $\left[ML^2 T^{-2}\right]$.
Temperature $(K)$ has the dimensional formula $\left[K^1\right]$.
Therefore,the dimensional formula for the Boltzmann constant is $\left[ML^2 T^{-2}\right] / \left[K^1\right] = \left[ML^2 T^{-2} K^{-1}\right]$.
228
EasyMCQ
The dimensions of stress are
A
$[M L^{-1} T^{-2}]$
B
$[M L^{-3} T^{-1}]$
C
$[M L^2 T^{-2}]$
D
$[M L^{-3} T^{-2}]$

Solution

(A) Stress is defined as the restoring force per unit area of the material. It is denoted by the Greek letter $\sigma$.
$\text{Stress} = \frac{\text{Force}}{\text{Area}}$
Substituting the dimensional formulas for force and area:
$\text{Force} = [M L T^{-2}]$
$\text{Area} = [L^2]$
$\text{Stress} = \frac{[M L T^{-2}]}{[L^2]} = [M L^{1-2} T^{-2}] = [M L^{-1} T^{-2}]$
229
EasyMCQ
Dimensions of $\varepsilon_0$ are
A
$[M^{-1} L^{-3} T^4 A^2]$
B
$[M^0 L^{-3} T^3 A^3]$
C
$[M^{-1} L^{-3} T^3 A]$
D
$[M^{-1} L^{-3} T A^2]$

Solution

(A) We know that the electrostatic force $F$ between two charges $q_1$ and $q_2$ separated by a distance $r$ is given by Coulomb's Law:
$F = \frac{1}{4 \pi \varepsilon_0} \cdot \frac{q_1 q_2}{r^2}$
Rearranging the formula to solve for permittivity $\varepsilon_0$:
$\varepsilon_0 = \frac{q_1 q_2}{4 \pi F r^2}$
Now,substituting the dimensional formulas for each physical quantity:
$[q] = [AT]$
$[F] = [MLT^{-2}]$
$[r] = [L]$
Substituting these into the expression for $\varepsilon_0$:
$[\varepsilon_0] = \frac{[AT][AT]}{[MLT^{-2}][L^2]} = \frac{[A^2 T^2]}{[ML^3 T^{-2}]}$
$[\varepsilon_0] = [M^{-1} L^{-3} T^4 A^2]$
230
EasyMCQ
In $SI$ units,$kg m^2 s^{-2}$ is equivalent to which of the following?
A
newton
B
watt
C
joule
D
pascal

Solution

(C) The unit $kg m s^{-2}$ represents a newton $(N)$,which is the unit of force.
The unit $kg m^2 s^{-3}$ represents a watt $(W)$,which is the unit of power.
The unit $kg m^2 s^{-2}$ represents a joule $(J)$,which is the unit of work or energy. Work is defined as force multiplied by displacement $(W = F \times d)$. Since force is $kg m s^{-2}$ and displacement is $m$,the unit of work is $(kg m s^{-2}) \times m = kg m^2 s^{-2}$.
The unit $kg m^{-1} s^{-2}$ represents a pascal $(Pa)$,which is the unit of pressure. Pressure is defined as force divided by area $(P = F / A)$. Thus,the unit is $(kg m s^{-2}) / m^2 = kg m^{-1} s^{-2}$.
231
EasyMCQ
If $\varepsilon_0$ and $\mu_0$ represent the permittivity and permeability of free space respectively, then the dimension of the product $\varepsilon_0 \mu_0$ is,
A
$M^0 L^{-2} T^2$
B
$M^0 L^2 T^{-2}$
C
$M^0 L T^{-1}$
D
$M^0 L^{-1} T$

Solution

(A) From Maxwell's relation for electromagnetic waves, the speed of light $c$ is given by the formula: $c = \frac{1}{\sqrt{\mu_0 \varepsilon_0}}$.
Squaring both sides, we get: $c^2 = \frac{1}{\mu_0 \varepsilon_0}$.
Therefore, the product $\mu_0 \varepsilon_0 = \frac{1}{c^2}$.
The dimensions of the speed of light $c$ are $[LT^{-1}]$.
Substituting the dimensions, we get: $[\mu_0 \varepsilon_0] = [LT^{-1}]^{-2}$.
Simplifying this, we obtain: $[\mu_0 \varepsilon_0] = [L^{-2} T^2]$.
In terms of mass, length, and time, this is written as $[M^0 L^{-2} T^2]$.
232
EasyMCQ
Which of the following pairs has the same dimensions?
A
Current density and charge density
B
Angular momentum and linear momentum
C
Spring constant and surface energy
D
Force and torque

Solution

(C) The dimension of the spring constant $k$ is given by $k = \frac{F}{x}$, so its unit is $\frac{N}{m} = \frac{kg \cdot m/s^2}{m} = kg \cdot s^{-2}$. The dimensional formula is $[M L^0 T^{-2}]$.
Surface energy is defined as energy per unit area: $\text{Surface energy} = \frac{\text{Energy}}{\text{Area}} = \frac{J}{m^2} = \frac{N \cdot m}{m^2} = \frac{N}{m}$.
Thus, the unit of surface energy is also $\frac{N}{m}$, which corresponds to the dimensional formula $[M L^0 T^{-2}]$.
Since both have the same dimensional formula, option $C$ is correct.
233
EasyMCQ
The dimension of angular momentum in mass $(M)$, length $(L)$ and time $(T)$ is
A
$[MLT^{-1}]$
B
$[ML^{-1} T^{-1}]$
C
$[ML^2 T^{-1}]$
D
$[ML^{-1} T^{-2}]$

Solution

(C) Angular momentum $(L)$ for a particle is defined as the product of linear momentum $(p)$ and the perpendicular distance $(r)$ from the axis of rotation.
Mathematically, $L = p \times r = m \times v \times r$.
The dimensions are:
Mass $(m)$ = $[M]$
Velocity $(v)$ = $[LT^{-1}]$
Distance $(r)$ = $[L]$
Therefore, the dimension of angular momentum = $[M] \times [LT^{-1}] \times [L] = [ML^2 T^{-1}]$.
234
DifficultMCQ
The dimension of $\frac{E^2}{\mu_0}$ in mass $(M)$, length $(L)$ and time $(T)$ is ($E=$ electric field, $\mu_0=$ permeability of free space).
A
$\left[M^2 L^3 T^{-2} A^2\right]$
B
$\left[MLT^{-4}\right]$
C
$\left[ML^3 T^{-2}\right]$
D
$\left[ML^4 T^{-4}\right]$

Solution

(B) The dimension of the electric field $E$ is given by:
$[E] = \frac{[F]}{[q]} = \frac{[M^1 L^1 T^{-2}]}{[A^1 T^1]} = [M^1 L^1 T^{-3} A^{-1}] \quad ... (i)$
The dimension of the permeability of free space $\mu_0$ is derived from the relation $B = \frac{\mu_0 I}{2 \pi r}$ for a long straight wire, or more fundamentally from the energy density of a magnetic field $u_B = \frac{B^2}{2 \mu_0}$. Using the force law $F = qvB$, we find:
$[\mu_0] = [M^1 L^1 T^{-2} A^{-2}] \quad ... (ii)$
Now, we calculate the dimension of $\frac{E^2}{\mu_0}$:
$\left[\frac{E^2}{\mu_0}\right] = \frac{[E]^2}{[\mu_0]} = \frac{[M^1 L^1 T^{-3} A^{-1}]^2}{[M^1 L^1 T^{-2} A^{-2}]}$
$= \frac{[M^2 L^2 T^{-6} A^{-2}]}{[M^1 L^1 T^{-2} A^{-2}]}$
$= [M^{2-1} L^{2-1} T^{-6-(-2)} A^{-2-(-2)}]$
$= [M^1 L^1 T^{-4}] = [MLT^{-4}]$
235
EasyMCQ
$A$ gas satisfies the relation $P V^{5/3} = K$, where $P$ is pressure, $V$ is volume, and $K$ is a constant. The dimensions of constant $K$ are:
A
$ML^4T^{-2}$
B
$ML^2T^{-2}$
C
$ML^6T^{-2}$
D
$MLT^{-2}$

Solution

(A) Given the relation $P V^{5/3} = K$.
Pressure $P$ has dimensions $[M L^{-1} T^{-2}]$.
Volume $V$ has dimensions $[L^3]$.
Substituting these into the equation:
$[K] = [P] [V]^{5/3} = [M L^{-1} T^{-2}] ([L^3])^{5/3}$.
$[K] = [M L^{-1} T^{-2}] [L^5]$.
$[K] = [M L^{4} T^{-2}]$.
Thus, the dimensions of $K$ are $ML^4T^{-2}$.
236
MediumMCQ
The position of a particle at time $t$ is given by the equation $x(t) = \frac{v_0}{A}(1 - e^{-At})$, where $v_0$ is a constant and $A > 0$. The dimensions of $v_0$ and $A$ respectively are:
A
$[M^0 LT^0]$ and $[M^0 L^0 T^{-1}]$
B
$[M^0 LT^{-1}]$ and $[M^0 LT^{-2}]$
C
$[M^0 LT^{-1}]$ and $[M^0 L^0 T]$
D
$[M^0 LT^{-1}]$ and $[M^0 L^0 T^{-1}]$

Solution

(D) In the equation $x(t) = \frac{v_0}{A}(1 - e^{-At})$, the exponent of the exponential function must be dimensionless. Therefore, the dimensions of $At$ must be $[M^0 L^0 T^0]$.
Since $[t] = [T]$, we have $[A][T] = [1]$, which implies $[A] = [T^{-1}] = [M^0 L^0 T^{-1}]$.
Next, the term $(1 - e^{-At})$ is dimensionless. Thus, the dimensions of $x$ must be equal to the dimensions of $\frac{v_0}{A}$.
$[x] = \frac{[v_0]}{[A]} \implies [L] = \frac{[v_0]}{[T^{-1}]}$.
Therefore, $[v_0] = [L][T^{-1}] = [M^0 LT^{-1}]$.
Thus, the dimensions of $v_0$ and $A$ are $[M^0 LT^{-1}]$ and $[M^0 L^0 T^{-1}]$ respectively.
237
MediumMCQ
Match List-$I$ with List-$II$.
List-$I$List-$II$
$A$. Coefficient of viscosity$I$. $[ML^{-1}T^{-2}]$
$B$. Surface tension$II$. $[ML^2T^{-2}]$
$C$. Pressure$III$. $[ML^0T^{-2}]$
$D$. Surface energy$IV$. $[ML^{-1}T^{-1}]$

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A
$A-I, B-II, C-IV, D-III$
B
$A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II$
C
$A-I, B-III, C-II, D-IV$
D
$A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III$

Solution

(B) Coefficient of viscosity $\eta = \frac{F dr}{A dv} = \frac{[MLT^{-2}][L]}{[L^2][LT^{-1}]} = [ML^{-1}T^{-1}]$. Thus, $A-IV$.
$(B)$ Surface tension $S = \frac{F}{L} = \frac{[MLT^{-2}]}{[L]} = [MT^{-2}]$ or $[ML^0T^{-2}]$. Thus, $B-III$.
$(C)$ Pressure $P = \frac{F}{A} = \frac{[MLT^{-2}]}{[L^2]} = [ML^{-1}T^{-2}]$. Thus, $C-I$.
$(D)$ Surface energy $E = S \times A = [MT^{-2}][L^2] = [ML^2T^{-2}]$. Thus, $D-II$.
Therefore, the correct matching is $A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II$.
238
MediumMCQ
The dimensional formula of $\frac{B^2}{2\mu_0}$ is . . . . . . .
A
$M^1 L^{-1} T^{-2}$
B
$M^0 L^{-1} T^{-2}$
C
$M^1 L^2 T^{-2}$
D
$M^1 L^1 T^{-2}$

Solution

(A) The quantity $\frac{B^2}{2\mu_0}$ represents the magnetic energy density $(u_B)$, which is defined as the energy stored per unit volume in a magnetic field.
Energy $(E)$ has the dimensional formula $[ML^2T^{-2}]$.
Volume $(V)$ has the dimensional formula $[L^3]$.
Therefore, the dimensional formula for magnetic energy density is $\frac{[ML^2T^{-2}]}{[L^3]} = [ML^{-1}T^{-2}]$.
Thus, the correct option is $A$.
239
MediumMCQ
Out of the following physical quantities, which quantity has the same unit as that of Planck's constant?
A
moment of force
B
power
C
angular momentum
D
moment of inertia

Solution

(C) Planck's constant $(h)$ has the dimensions of action, which is defined as energy multiplied by time $(E \times t)$.
The $SI$ unit of energy is Joule $(J)$ and time is second $(s)$, so the unit of Planck's constant is $J \cdot s$.
Angular momentum $(L)$ is defined as the product of moment of inertia $(I)$ and angular velocity $(\omega)$, or $L = mvr$.
The dimensions of angular momentum are $[M L^2 T^{-1}]$, which are identical to the dimensions of Planck's constant.
Therefore, both Planck's constant and angular momentum have the same $SI$ unit, which is $kg \cdot m^2/s$ or $J \cdot s$.
Thus, the correct option is $C$.
240
MediumMCQ
The dimensional formula of $\frac{1}{2}\epsilon_0 E^2$ ($\epsilon_0 = $ permittivity of vacuum and $E = $ electric field) is $M^a L^b T^c$. The value of $2a - b + c$ is . . . . . . .
A
$0$
B
$1$
C
-$1$
D
$2$

Solution

(B) The expression $\frac{1}{2}\epsilon_0 E^2$ represents the energy density of an electric field, which is defined as energy per unit volume.
Dimensions of energy = $[ML^2 T^{-2}]$.
Dimensions of volume = $[L^3]$.
Therefore, dimensions of energy density = $\frac{[ML^2 T^{-2}]}{[L^3]} = [ML^{-1} T^{-2}]$.
Comparing this with $[M^a L^b T^c]$, we get $a = 1$, $b = -1$, and $c = -2$.
Now, calculating the value of $2a - b + c$:
$2(1) - (-1) + (-2) = 2 + 1 - 2 = 1$.
241
DifficultMCQ
Dimensions of universal gravitational constant $(G)$ in terms of Planck's constant $(h)$, distance $(L)$, mass $(M)$ and time $(T)$ are . . . . . . .
A
$[hTLM^{-2}]$
B
$[hT^{-1}LM^{-2}]$
C
$[hT^2LM^{-2}]$
D
$[h^{-1}T^{-1}LM^{-2}]$

Solution

(B) The dimensional formula for the universal gravitational constant $G$ is $[M^{-1}L^3T^{-2}]$.
The dimensional formula for Planck's constant $h$ is $[ML^2T^{-1}]$.
We need to express $G$ in terms of $h, L, M, T$. Let $G = h^a L^b M^c T^d$.
Substituting the dimensions: $[M^{-1}L^3T^{-2}] = [ML^2T^{-1}]^a [L]^b [M]^c [T]^d$.
$[M^{-1}L^3T^{-2}] = M^a L^{2a} T^{-a} \cdot L^b \cdot M^c \cdot T^d = M^{a+c} L^{2a+b} T^{-a+d}$.
Comparing the powers of $M, L, T$ on both sides:
$a + c = -1$ $(1)$
$2a + b = 3$ $(2)$
$-a + d = -2$ $(3)$
Testing option $(B)$: $a = 1, b = 1, c = -2, d = -1$.
From $(1)$: $1 + (-2) = -1$ (Correct).
From $(2)$: $2(1) + 1 = 3$ (Correct).
From $(3)$: $-1 + (-1) = -2$ (Correct).
Therefore, $G = h^1 L^1 M^{-2} T^{-1}$, which is $[hT^{-1}LM^{-2}]$.
242
DifficultMCQ
Consider that $\sigma_s$, $k_B$, and $b$ represent the Stefan-Boltzmann constant, Boltzmann constant, and Wien's displacement law constant, respectively. The dimension of $\sigma_s k_B^{-1}$ is:
A
$[L^{-1} T^1 K^{-2}]$
B
$[L^{-1} K^{-2}]$
C
$[L^1 T^1 K^{-3}]$
D
$[L^{-1} T^1 K^{-4}]$

Solution

(A) The Stefan-Boltzmann constant $\sigma_s$ is given by the formula $\sigma_s = \frac{2\pi^5 k_B^4}{15 h^3 c^2}$, where $k_B$ is the Boltzmann constant, $h$ is Planck's constant, and $c$ is the speed of light.
We need to find the dimensions of $\sigma_s k_B^{-1}$.
From the formula, $\sigma_s k_B^{-1} = \frac{2\pi^5 k_B^3}{15 h^3 c^2}$.
The dimensions are:
$[k_B] = [M L^2 T^{-2} K^{-1}]$
$[h] = [M L^2 T^{-1}]$
$[c] = [L T^{-1}]$
Substituting these dimensions:
$[\sigma_s k_B^{-1}] = \frac{[M L^2 T^{-2} K^{-1}]^3}{[M L^2 T^{-1}]^3 [L T^{-1}]^2} = \frac{[M^3 L^6 T^{-6} K^{-3}]}{[M^3 L^6 T^{-3}] [L^2 T^{-2}]} = \frac{[M^3 L^6 T^{-6} K^{-3}]}{[M^3 L^8 T^{-5}]} = [L^{-2} T^{-1} K^{-3}]$.
Wait, let us re-evaluate the expression $\sigma_s = \frac{P}{A T^4}$. The dimensions of $\sigma_s$ are $[M T^{-3} K^{-4}]$.
Then, $[\sigma_s k_B^{-1}] = [M T^{-3} K^{-4}] / [M L^2 T^{-2} K^{-1}] = [L^{-2} T^{-1} K^{-3}]$.
Given the options provided, there seems to be a discrepancy in standard physical constants notation or the question intent. However, checking the dimension of $\sigma_s / k_B$ typically results in $[L^{-2} T^{-1} K^{-3}]$. Given the options, none match perfectly, but based on standard competitive exam patterns for this specific question, the intended answer is often derived from specific relations. Re-checking: $\sigma_s = 5.67 \times 10^{-8} W m^{-2} K^{-4}$. $k_B = 1.38 \times 10^{-23} J K^{-1}$. The ratio $\sigma_s / k_B$ has units $W m^{-2} K^{-3} J^{-1} = (J s^{-1}) m^{-2} K^{-3} J^{-1} = s^{-1} m^{-2} K^{-3}$. Thus, dimensions are $[L^{-2} T^{-1} K^{-3}]$.

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