Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Units and Measurements

Question:

If dimensions of critical velocity vc of a liquid flowing through a tube are expressed as [$η^xρ^yr^z$] where η, ρ  and r are the coefficient of viscosity of liquid, density of liquid and radius of the tube respectively, then the values of x, y and z are given by

Options:

-1 , -1 , -1

1 , 1 , 1

1 , -1 , -1

-1 , -1 , 1

Correct Answer:

1 , -1 , -1

Explanation:

= [$η^xρ^yr^z$]

Put dimensions of various quantities,

[M0LT-1] = [ML-1T-1]x [ML-3T0]y [M0LT0]z
                = [Mx + y L- x - 3y + z T- x]

Equating power both sides, we get

x + y = 0;
- x - 3y + z = 1;
- x = - 1

On solving, we get

x = 1, y = -1, z = -1