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The dimensions of electric potential are

Options

A

[ML²T⁻²Q⁻¹]

B

[MLT⁻²Q⁻¹]

C

[ML²T⁻¹Q]

D

[ML²T⁻²Q]

Correct Answer :

[ML²T⁻²Q⁻¹]

Solution :

The correct option is [ML²T⁻²Q⁻¹].

Step-by-step derivation:

Electric potential (V) is defined as the work done (W) per unit charge (Q):

V=WQ

To find the dimensions of electric potential, we determine the dimensions of work (W) and charge (Q) first.

1. Dimensions of Work (W):
Work is defined as Force × Displacement. Since Force = mass × acceleration, we have:
[Work]=[Force]×[Displacement]
[W]=[MLT-2]×[L]=[ML2T-2]

2. Dimensions of Charge (Q):
Here, the dimension of charge is represented directly by the symbol Q:
[Charge]=[Q]

3. Dimensions of Electric Potential (V):
Substituting the dimensional formulas of work and charge into the electric potential formula:
[V]=[W][Q]
[V]=[ML2T-2][Q]
[V]=[ML2T-2Q-1]

Thus, the dimensional formula of electric potential is [ML2T-2Q-1].

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