Question Details

Which of the following dimensions will be the same as that of time?

Options

A

L/R

B

C/L

C

LC

D

R/L

Correct Answer :

L/R

Solution :

The correct answer is L/R.

To determine which of the given ratios has the same dimensions as time, let us analyze the physical quantities involved:
1. Inductance (L)
2. Resistance (R)
3. Capacitance (C)

Let us find the dimensions of each using standard electrical relationships.

First, let's look at the self-inductance L. The induced electromotive force (voltage V) across an inductor is given by:
V=LdIdt

From this relationship, the dimension of inductance L can be expressed as:
[L]=[V]·[T]·[I]-1

Next, according to Ohm's law, the resistance R is given by:
R=VI

So, the dimension of resistance R is:
[R]=[V]·[I]-1

Now, let us calculate the dimension of the ratio LR:
[LR]=[V]·[T]·[I]-1[V]·[I]-1=[T]

Thus, the dimension of LR is equivalent to the dimension of time (T). This quantity is commonly known as the time constant of an L-R circuit.

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