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The dimensions of magnetic field in M, L, T and C (Coulomb) are given as

Options

A

[MLT⁻¹C⁻¹]

B

[ML²TC⁻²]

C

[MT⁻¹C⁻¹]

D

[MLTC]

Correct Answer :

[MT⁻¹C⁻¹]

Solution :

To find the dimensions of the magnetic field (B) in terms of mass (M), length (L), time (T), and charge in Coulombs (C), we can use the magnetic force formula acting on a moving charge.

The magnetic force (F) on a charge (q) moving with velocity (v) perpendicular to a magnetic field (B) is given by:
F=qvB

Rearranging the equation to solve for the magnetic field (B):
B=Fqv

Now, let's write the dimensions of each quantity on the right-hand side:
1. Dimension of Force, [F]=[MLT-2]
2. Dimension of Charge, [q]=[C]
3. Dimension of Velocity, [v]=[LT-1]

Substitute these dimensions back into the formula for [B]:
[B]=[MLT-2][C][LT-1]

Simplifying the expression:
[B]=[ML1-1T-2-(-1)C-1]
[B]=[MT-1C-1]

Therefore, the dimensions of the magnetic field are [MT-1C-1].

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