X = 3YZ² find dimension of Y in (MKSA) system, if X and Z are the dimension of capacity and magnetic field respectively.
Correct Answer :
M⁻³ L⁻²T⁸ A⁴
Solution :
The given formula is:
We need to find the dimensions of in the MKSA (Meter-Kilogram-Second-Ampere) system, where has the dimensions of capacity (electrical capacitance) and has the dimensions of a magnetic field.
First, let us determine the dimensions of capacity, :
Capacitance is defined as , where is charge and is potential (voltage).
Since charge is current multiplied by time, .
Potential is work done per unit charge, . The dimensions of work (energy) are .
Therefore, the dimensions of are:
Thus, the dimensions of capacitance are:
Next, let us determine the dimensions of the magnetic field, :
We use the magnetic force formula on a moving charge: , where is force, is charge, and is velocity.
The dimensions of force are , charge is , and velocity is .
Thus, the dimensions of the magnetic field are:
The square of the dimensions of is:
Now, we rearrange the original formula to solve for . The constant 3 is dimensionless, so:
Substituting the dimensional formulas we found:
Simplifying the powers for each base unit:
For M:
For L:
For T:
For A:
Therefore, the dimensional formula for is:
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