Physics Dimensions and Units Quiz

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What are the dimensions of torque in terms of mass, length, and time?

  • ML²T⁻³
  • ML²T⁻² (correct)
  • ML²T⁻⁴
  • M²L²T⁻²

Which formula correctly represents power in terms of work done and time?

  • Power = Mass x Acceleration
  • Power = Force x Distance
  • Power = Work Done / Charge
  • Power = Work Done / Time (correct)

What unit is used to express the dimension of voltage?

  • ML²T⁻²A⁻¹ (correct)
  • M²L²T⁻²
  • ML²T⁻³
  • ML²T⁻²

Which of the following relates to the dimensional formula for acceleration?

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What is the dimensional formula of energy, given that energy is equivalent to work?

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In the context of dimensional analysis, which of the following would NOT maintain dimensional consistency?

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Which of these quantities has dimensions represented as ML²T⁻³A⁻²?

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If a system's dimensions include $M^{a}L^{b}T^{c}$ and are combined with $ML^{3}T^{-1}$, what do you need to check for?

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What is the correct expression for work done using the torque formula?

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What is the correct dimensional representation of reactance?

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Flashcards

Dimensions of Mass

The dimension of mass is represented by the symbol M and has the unit kg (kilograms).

Dimensions of Time

The dimension of time is represented by the symbol T and has the unit s (seconds).

Dimensions of Length

The dimension of length is represented by the symbol L and has the unit m (meters).

Dimensions of Acceleration

The dimension of acceleration is LT⁻² (Length/Time²)

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Dimensions of Voltage

Voltage has dimensions ML²T⁻²A⁻¹ (Mass x Length² / (Time² x Ampere)).

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Dimensions of Power

The dimension of power is ML²T⁻³ (Mass x Length² / Time³).

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Dimensions of Torque

Torque has dimensions ML²T⁻² (Mass x Length² / Time²).

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Dimensions of Area

The dimension of area is L² (Length²).

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Dimensions of Volume

The dimension of volume is L³ (Length³).

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Formula for Voltage

Voltage = Work Done / Charge.

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Study Notes

Dimensions

  • Mass: kg, M
  • Time: s, T
  • Length: m, L
  • Area: m2, L2
  • Volume: m3, L3
  • Speed: m/s, LT-1
  • Acceleration: m/s2, LT-2
  • Power: kg⋅m2/s3, ML2T-3
  • Work/Energy: kg⋅m2/s2, ML2T-2
  • Voltage: W⋅d = F⋅x⋅d = ML2T-2 / A⋅T
  • Resistance: MLT-2A-1
  • Reactance: ML2T-3A-2
  • Impedance:MLT-1A-2
  • Boltzmann constant: no units

Examples

  • If the dimension of power is given by: MLaTb

Acceleration

  • Acceleration = Δ in vel / time

Torque

  • Torque = F ⋅ x⋅d = (m ⋅ a) ⋅ x = (kg ⋅ m/s2) ⋅ m = kg⋅m2/s2 = ML2T-2

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