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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

Options

A

[ML²T⁻²]

B

[ML²T⁻¹I⁻¹]

C

[ML²T⁻³I⁻²]

D

[ML²T⁻³I⁻¹]

Correct Answer :

[ML²T⁻³I⁻²]

Solution :

The correct option is [ML²T⁻³I⁻²].

To find the dimensions of electrical resistance, we can use fundamental physical relationships and Ohm's law.
According to Ohm's law, the relationship between voltage (V), current (I), and resistance (R) is:
V=I×R
Therefore, resistance is given by:
R=VI

Next, we need to express the electric potential difference (V) in terms of fundamental quantities.
Potential difference (V) is defined as work done (W) per unit charge (Q):
V=WQ

Now, let's determine the dimensions of each term:
1. Work Done (W): Work is force times distance.
[W]=[Force]×[Distance]=[MLT-2]×[L]=[ML2T-2]
2. Charge (Q): Electric charge is current (I) multiplied by time (T).
[Q]=[I]×[T]=[IT]

Using these dimensions, we can find the dimensions of potential difference (V):
[V]=[ML2T-2][IT]=[ML2T-3I-1]

Finally, we substitute the dimensions of V and I back into the formula for resistance (R):
[R]=[V][I]=[ML2T-3I-1][I]=[ML2T-3I-2]

Thus, the dimensions of electrical resistance in terms of mass M, length L, time T, and current I are [ML²T⁻³I⁻²].

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