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In the formula : X= 3YZ², X and Z have dimensions of capacitance and magnetic induction respectively. What are the dimensions of Y in MKSQ system?

Options

A

[M⁻³L⁻¹T³Q⁴]

B

[M⁻³L⁻²T⁴Q⁴]

C

[M⁻²L⁻²T⁴Q⁴]

D

[M⁻³L⁻²T⁴Q¹]

Correct Answer :

[M⁻³L⁻²T⁴Q⁴]

Solution :

The correct option is [M⁻³L⁻²T⁴Q⁴].

To find the dimensions of Y in the MKSQ system from the given relation:
X=3YZ2
we first need to determine the dimensional formulas for X (capacitance) and Z (magnetic induction).

1. Finding the dimensions of capacitance (X):
Capacitance (C) is defined as the ratio of electric charge (Q) to electric potential (V):
C=QV
Since electric potential is work done (W) per unit charge, we have:
V=WQ
Substituting this into the capacitance equation gives:
C=Q2W
The dimensional formula for work (energy) is:
[W]=[ML2T-2]
Therefore, the dimensional formula for capacitance X is:
[X]=[Q2][ML2T-2]=[M-1L-2T2Q2]

2. Finding the dimensions of magnetic induction (Z):
The magnetic force (F) on a charge (Q) moving with velocity (v) in a magnetic field (B) is given by:
F=QvB
Thus, the magnetic induction B can be written as:
B=FQv
The dimensional formula for force is [MLT-2] and for velocity is [LT-1].
Therefore, the dimensional formula for magnetic induction Z is:
[Z]=[MLT-2][Q][LT-1]=[MT-1Q-1]

3. Determining the dimensions of Y:
From the given relation:
X=3YZ2
Since 3 is a dimensionless constant, we can write:
[X]=[Y][Z]2
Rearranging to solve for the dimensions of Y:
[Y]=[X][Z]2
Substitute the derived dimensions of X and Z:
[Y]=[M-1L-2T2Q2][MT-1Q-1]2
Simplifying the denominator:
[Y]=[M-1L-2T2Q2][M2T-2Q-2]
Combining the terms:
[Y]=[M-1-2L-2T2-(-2)Q2-(-2)]
[Y]=[M-3L-2T4Q4]

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