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Dimensional formula of capacitance is

Options

A

M⁻¹L⁻²T⁴A²

B

ML²T⁴A⁻²

C

MLT⁻⁴A²

D

M⁻¹L⁻²T⁻⁴A⁻²

Correct Answer :

M⁻¹L⁻²T⁴A²

Solution :

The correct option is M⁻¹L⁻²T⁴A².

To find the dimensional formula of capacitance (C), we can use its defining relation with charge (Q) and potential difference (V):


C=QV

Let's find the dimensional formulas of the individual quantities:

1. Dimensional formula of Charge (Q):
Electric charge is defined as the product of electric current (I) and time (t):

Q=It
Using the base dimensions of current (A) and time (T):

[Q]=[A1T1]

2. Dimensional formula of Electric Potential (V):
Electric potential is work done (W) per unit charge (Q):

V=WQ
Work done (W) has the same dimension as energy, which is force multiplied by distance:

[W]=[M1L2T-2]
Therefore, the dimensional formula for potential difference (V) is:

[V]=[M1L2T-2][A1T1]=[M1L2T-3A-1]

3. Dimensional formula of Capacitance (C):
Now, substitute the dimensions of Q and V back into the capacitance equation:

[C]=[A1T1][M1L2T-3A-1]
Simplifying the powers of base quantities:

[C]=[M-1L-2T4A2]

Thus, the dimensional formula of capacitance is M⁻¹L⁻²T⁴A².

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