Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Units and Measurements

Question:

If area (A), velocity (v) and density (ρ) are base units, then the dimensional formula of force can be represented as

Options:

Av$\rho$

$Av^2\rho$

$Av\rho^2$

$A^2v\rho$

Correct Answer:

$Av^2\rho$

Explanation:

F = $A^av^b\rho^c$

⇒ $[MLT^{-2}]$ = $[L^2]^a[LT^{-1}]^b[ML^{-3}]^c$= $[M^cL^{2a+b-3c}T^{-b}]$

Comparing the coefficient on both sides

c = 1

-b = -2 ⇒ b = 2

2a+b-3c = 1 ⇒ a = 1

F = $Av^2\rho$