Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Units and Measurements

Question:

The time dependence of a physical quantity P is given by $P = P_0$ exp $(αt^2)$ where $α$ is a constant and $t$ is time. The constant $α$ :

Options:

is dimensionless

has dimensions of $T^{–2}$

has dimensions as that of P

has dimensions equal to the dimensions of $PT^{–2}$

Correct Answer:

has dimensions of $T^{–2}$

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) → has dimensions of $T^{–2}$

$P=P_0e^{αt^2};αt^2=1$

∴ dimensions of $α=\frac{1}{t^2}=T^{-2}$