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The dimension of angular velocity is

Options

A

[MLT⁻²]

B

[M²L⁰T⁻¹]

C

[M⁰L⁰T⁻¹]

D

[ML²T⁻²]

Correct Answer :

[M⁰L⁰T⁻¹]

Solution :

Correct Option: [M⁰L⁰T⁻¹]

To find the dimension of angular velocity, we can break it down using its definition and formula.

Step 1: Understand Angular Velocity
Angular velocity (represented by the Greek letter omega, ω) is defined as the rate of change of angular displacement (θ) with respect to time (t). The formula is given by:
ω = d θ d t

Step 2: Determine the Dimensions of the Component Quantities
1. Angular displacement (θ): Angular displacement is measured in radians. By definition, angle is the ratio of arc length to radius:
θ = Arc Length Radius
Since both arc length and radius are measured in units of length, their dimensions cancel out:
[ θ ] = [ L ] [ L ] = [ M 0 L 0 T 0 ]
Thus, angular displacement is a dimensionless quantity.
2. Time (t): The dimension of time is represented as [T].

Step 3: Calculate the Dimension of Angular Velocity
Substituting these dimensions into the formula for angular velocity:
[ ω ] = [ M 0 L 0 T 0 ] [ T ] = [ M 0 L 0 T - 1 ]
Therefore, the dimensional formula of angular velocity is [M⁰L⁰T⁻¹].

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