Question Details

The dimension of (1/2)ε₀E² are (ε₀ : permittivity of free space, E : electric field )

Options

A

[MLT⁻¹]

B

[M²LT⁻¹]

C

[ML⁻¹T⁻²]

D

[ML⁻³T⁻¹]

Correct Answer :

[ML⁻¹T⁻²]

Solution :

The correct option is [ML⁻¹T⁻²].

Step-by-step Explanation:

The expression 12ε0E2 represents the electrostatic energy density (energy per unit volume) in an electric field.


Energy Density=EnergyVolume

To find its dimensions, we can use the dimensional formulas of energy and volume:

1. Dimensional formula of energy:
[Energy]=[ML2T-2]

2. Dimensional formula of volume:
[Volume]=[L3]

Substituting these dimensions into the formula for energy density:
[Energy Density]=[ML2T-2][L3]

[Energy Density]=[ML2-3T-2]

[Energy Density]=[ML-1T-2]

Therefore, the dimensions of 12ε0E2 are [ML⁻¹T⁻²].

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