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The dimensional formula of magnetic flux is

Options

A

[M⁰L⁻²T⁻²A⁻²]

B

[ML⁰T⁻²A⁻²]

C

[ML²T⁻²A⁻¹]

D

[ML²T⁻¹A³]

Correct Answer :

[ML²T⁻²A⁻¹]

Solution :

The correct option is [ML²T⁻²A⁻¹].

To find the dimensional formula of magnetic flux, we can use its defining physical relationship:
Φ=B·A
where:
Φ is the magnetic flux,
B is the magnetic field strength (magnetic induction), and
A is the area.

First, let us determine the dimensional formula for each component:

1. Area (A):
The dimensional formula for area is:
[A]=[L2]

2. Magnetic Field (B):
We can find the dimensions of the magnetic field from the magnetic force equation acting on a moving charge:
F=q·v·B
Rearranging for B, we get:
B=Fq·v
Here:
• Force (F) has dimensions: [F]=[MLT-2]
• Charge (q) is electric current multiplied by time: [q]=[AT] (where A represents Ampere)
• Velocity (v) has dimensions: [v]=[LT-1]

Substituting these dimensions into the expression for B:
[B]=[MLT-2][AT]·[LT-1]
Simplifying the denominator:
[AT]·[LT-1]=[AL]
Thus, the dimensions of B are:
[B]=[MLT-2][AL]=[MT-2A-1]

3. Magnetic Flux (Φ):
Now, substitute the dimensions of B and A into the formula for magnetic flux:
[Φ]=[B]·[A]
[Φ]=[MT-2A-1]·[L2]
[Φ]=[ML2T-2A-1]

Therefore, the dimensional formula of magnetic flux is [ML²T⁻²A⁻¹].

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