Question Details

The dimensional formula for impulse is

Options

A

MLT⁻²

B

MLT⁻¹

C

ML²T⁻¹

D

M²LT⁻¹

Correct Answer :

MLT⁻¹

Solution :

The correct option is MLT⁻¹.

Step-by-step derivation:

Impulse is defined as the product of the average force acting on an object and the time interval for which the force is applied. The formula for impulse is:

Impulse = Force × Time

To find the dimensional formula of impulse, we determine the dimensions of force and time:

1. Force: According to Newton's second law, force is mass multiplied by acceleration. The dimension of mass is [M] and the dimension of acceleration is [LT⁻²]. Thus, the dimensional formula for force is:

[ Force ] = [ MLT - 2 ]

2. Time: The dimensional formula for time is:

[ Time ] = [ T ]

Now, we substitute these dimensions back into the impulse formula:

[ Impulse ] = [ MLT - 2 ] × [ T ]

Multiplying the exponents of time yields:

[ Impulse ] = [ MLT - 1 ]

Therefore, the dimensional formula for impulse is MLT⁻¹.

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