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If velocity v, acceleration A and force F are chosen as fundamental quantities, then the dimensional formula of angular momentum in terms of v, A and F would be

Options

A

FA⁻¹v

B

Fv³A⁻²

C

Fv²A⁻¹

D

F²v²A⁻¹

Correct Answer :

Fv³A⁻²

Solution :

The correct option is Fv��A⁻².

To find the dimensional formula of angular momentum in terms of velocity (v), acceleration (A), and force (F), we can express angular momentum (L) as a power function of these fundamental quantities:
L=kFxvyAz
where k is a dimensionless constant, and x, y, and z are the exponents we need to determine.

First, let's write the dimensional formulas of all the quantities involved in the basic MLT (Mass, Length, Time) system:
1. Angular Momentum (L): Angular momentum is given by L=r×p=r×mv. Therefore, its dimensions are:
[L]=[M][LT-1][L]=[M1L2T-1]
2. Force (F):
[F]=[M1L1T-2]
3. Velocity (v):
[v]=[L1T-1]
4. Acceleration (A):
[A]=[L1T-2]

Now, substitute these dimensions into the relationship:
[M1L2T-1]=[MLT-2]x[LT-1]y[LT-2]z

Combine the powers of M, L, and T on the right-hand side:
[M1L2T-1]=[MxLx+y+zT-2x-y-2z]

By comparing the exponents of M, L, and T on both sides, we get the following system of linear equations:
For M: x=1
For L: x+y+z=2
For T: -2x-y-2z=-1

Substitute x=1 into the equations for L and T:
1. From the L equation:
1+y+z=2y+z=1 (Equation 1)
2. From the T equation:
-2(1)-y-2z=-1-y-2z=1y+2z=-1 (Equation 2)

Subtract Equation 1 from Equation 2 to find z:
(y+2z)-(y+z)=-1-1
z=-2

Substitute z=-2 back into Equation 1 to find y:
y+(-2)=1y=3

Substituting the values of x=1, y=3, and z=-2 back into our original formula yields:
[L]=[F1v3A-2]

Therefore, the dimensional formula of angular momentum in terms of v, A, and F is Fv³A⁻².

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