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The dimensional formula of permeability of free space μ₀ is

Options

A

[MLT⁻²A⁻²]

B

[M⁰L¹T]

C

[M⁰L²T⁻¹A²]

D

none of these

Correct Answer :

[MLT⁻²A⁻²]

Solution :

The correct option is [MLT⁻²A⁻²].

To find the dimensional formula of the permeability of free space (μ0), we can use the formula for the magnetic force per unit length between two parallel, current-carrying conductors separated by a distance d:
FL = μ0 I1 I2 2 π d
where:
- F is the force between the conductors.
- L is the length of the conductors.
- I1 and I2 are the currents flowing through the conductors.
- d is the separation distance between them.

Rearranging the formula to solve for μ0, we get:
μ0 = 2 π d F L I1 I2

Now, we substitute the dimensional formulas of the individual physical quantities into the equation. Note that the constant 2π is a dimensionless quantity.
- Dimension of force, [F]=[MLT-2]
- Dimension of distance, [d]=[L]
- Dimension of length, [L]=[L]
- Dimension of electric current, [I1]=[I2]=[A]

Substituting these dimensions into the expression for μ0:
[ μ0 ] = [ L ] · [ M L T-2 ] [ L ] · [ A

] · [ A ]

Simplifying the expression:
[ μ0 ] = [ M L2 T-2 ] [ L A2 ]
[ μ0 ] = [ M L T-2 A-2 ]

Thus, the dimensional formula of the permeability of free space μ0 is [MLT⁻²A⁻²].

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