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In the relation, y = rsin( ωt + kx), the dimensional formula for kx or ωt is same as

Options

A

r/ω

B

r/y

C

ωt/r

D

yr/ωt

Correct Answer :

r/y

Solution :

The correct option is r/y.

Step-by-step Explanation:

1. Analyze the arguments of trigonometric functions:
In any mathematical or physical relation, the argument of a trigonometric function (like sine, cosine, etc.) must be dimensionless.
In the given equation y=rsin(ωt+kx), the term (ωt+kx) is the argument of the sine function. Therefore, both ωt and kx must be dimensionless quantities.
Thus, the dimensional formula for kx or ωt is:
[ωt]=[kx]=[M0L0T0]

2. Determine the dimensions of the variables:
- The term y represents displacement, which has the dimension of length: [y]=[L].
- Since the sine term is dimensionless, the amplitude r must have the same dimension as the displacement y. Therefore, [r]=[L].

3. Check the dimensions of the given options:
Let us evaluate the dimensional formula for the option r/y:
[ry]=[L][L]=[M0L0T0]
Since ry is dimensionless, its dimensional formula is the same as that of kx or ωt.

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