Question Details

If 'slap' times speed equals power, what will be the dimensional equation for 'slap' ?

Options

A

MLT⁻¹

B

MLT⁻²

C

MLT⁶

D

MLT²

Correct Answer :

MLT⁻²

Solution :

The correct option is MLT⁻².

To find the dimensional equation for 'slap', we start with the formula given in the question:
slap×speed=power

Rearranging the equation to solve for 'slap':
slap=powerspeed

Now, let's write the dimensional formulas for the quantities involved:

1. Dimensional formula of speed:
Speed is distance per unit time, so its dimensions are:
[speed]=LT-1

2. Dimensional formula of power:
Power is work done per unit time, which is:
Power=WorkTime=Force×DisplacementTime
The dimensions of force are MLT-2, displacement is L, and time is T. Thus:
[power]=MLT-2×LT=ML2T-3

Now, we substitute these dimensions into our equation for 'slap':
[slap]=ML2T-3LT-1

Simplifying the exponents:
[slap]=ML2-1T-3-(-1)
[slap]=MLT-2

Therefore, the dimensional equation for 'slap' is MLT⁻² (which represents force).

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