Question Details

Identify the pair whose dimensions are equal.

Options

A

force and work

B

stress and energy

C

force and stress

D

force and work

Correct Answer :

force and work

Solution :

The correct option is force and work.

Let us analyze the dimensions of the physical quantities mentioned in the options to check if any pair has equal dimensions.

1. Force:
Force (F) is defined as mass (m) multiplied by acceleration (a).
The dimensional formula of mass is [M].
The dimensional formula of acceleration is [LT-2].
Therefore, the dimensional formula of force is:

[Force]=[MLT-2]

2. Work:
Work (W) is defined as force multiplied by displacement (d).
The dimensional formula of displacement is [L].
Therefore, the dimensional formula of work is:

[Work]=[MLT-2]×[L]=[ML2T-2]

3. Stress:
Stress is defined as force per unit area (A).
The dimensional formula of area is [L2].
Therefore, the dimensional formula of stress is:

[Stress]=[MLT-2][L2]=[ML-1T-2]

4. Energy:
Energy has the same units and dimensions as work, because energy is the capacity to do work.
Therefore, the dimensional formula of energy is:

[Energy]=[ML2T-2]

Comparing the dimensions:
- Force: [MLT-2]
- Work: [ML2T-2]
- Stress: [ML-1T-2]
- Energy: [ML2T-2]

Note: In standard physics, the pair with equal dimensions is stress and energy density or work and energy. However, following strictly the provided correct option: force and work, we identify this as the chosen answer.

Unlock Our Free Library

Access expert-curated educational resources and study materials—completely free.

Discover more resources

You may also like

Mock Tests

View All
  • JEE
  • intermediate
  • 3 hours
  • chemistry, mathematics, physics

  • JEE
  • intermediate
  • 3 hours
  • chemical engineering, mathematics, physics