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The dimension of Planck's constant is

Options

A

[ML²T⁻¹]

B

[ML⁻³T⁻¹]

C

[ML⁻²T⁻¹]

D

[M⁰L⁻¹T⁻³]

Correct Answer :

[ML²T⁻¹]

Solution :

The correct option is [ML²T⁻¹].

To find the dimension of Planck's constant, we can use Planck's Einstein relation, which relates the energy of a photon to its frequency:


E = h ν

Where:
- E is the energy of the photon
- h is Planck's constant
- ν is the frequency of the photon

Rearranging the equation to solve for Planck's constant (h):


h = E ν

Now, we determine the dimensional formulas for energy (E) and frequency (ν):

1. Energy (E): Energy has the same dimensions as work done (Force × Displacement). Since Force = Mass × Acceleration:

[ Force ] = [ MLT - 2 ]

[ Energy ] = [ Force ] × [ Displacement ] = [ MLT - 2 ] × [ L ] = [ ML 2 T - 2 ]

2. Frequency (ν): Frequency is defined as the reciprocal of the time period:

[ ν ] = [ T - 1 ]

Substituting these dimensional formulas back into the rearranged equation for Planck's constant:


[ h ] = [ ML 2 T - 2 ] [ T - 1 ]

[ h ] = [ ML 2 T - 2 - ( - 1 ) ]

[ h ] = [ ML 2 T - 1 ]

Thus, the dimensional formula of Planck's constant is [ML²T⁻¹].

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