If force (F), velocity (V) and time (T) are taken as fundamental units, then dimensions of mass are
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
Let mass m =k$F^aV^bT^c$ where k is a dimensionless constant Writing the dimensions on both sides, we get [$ML^0T^0$] = $[MLT^{-2}]^a[M^0LT{-1}]^b[T]^c$
[$ML^0T^0$] =$[M^aL^{a+b}T^{-2a-2b+c}]$
Comparing both sides of the equation we get,
a = 1 ....(1)
2a + b = 0 ....(2)
-2a - b + c = 0 ....(3)
Solving equation (1), (2) and (3), we get
a = 1, b = - 1, c = 1
∴ Dimension of mass = [$FV^{-1}T$]