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The dimensional formula of angular momentum is

Options

A

[ML²T⁻²]

B

[ML⁻²T⁻¹]

C

[MLT⁻¹]

D

[ML²T⁻¹]

Correct Answer :

[ML²T⁻¹]

Solution :

The correct answer is Option 4: [ML²T⁻¹].

To find the dimensional formula of angular momentum, we can use its standard physical definition and relation with other fundamental physical quantities.
Angular momentum (L) of a particle is defined as the product of its linear momentum (p) and the perpendicular distance (r) from the axis of rotation:
L=r×p

Since linear momentum (p) is the product of mass (m) and velocity (v), we can write:
L=r×m×v

Now, let's write down the dimensions of each constituent quantity:
1. Distance (r) has the dimension of length: [L]
2. Mass (m) has the dimension of mass: [M]
3. Velocity (v) has the dimension of length per unit time: [LT-1]

Substituting these dimensions into the formula for angular momentum:
[L]=[L]×[M]×[LT-1]

Combining the terms together, we get:
[L]=[ML2T-1]

Therefore, the dimensional formula of angular momentum is [ML²T⁻¹].

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