Physics Units and Constants
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Physics Units and Constants

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What is the dimensional formula of viscosity?

  • ML2T -1
  • M -1 L-1T 1
  • M 1 L-1T -1 (correct)
  • M 0 L0T 0
  • What is the value of Young's modulus of steel in cgs units of dyne cm-2?

    1.9 × 10^10

    The dimensions of α in the equation F = βv^2 are ______________________.

    MLT -1

    The dimensional formula of gravitational constant (G) is M 0 L0T 0 if c, g, and p are taken as fundamental units.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the value of mass in a system of units where the value of force is 100 N and the value of acceleration is 0.001 ms-2?

    <p>10 kg</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following physical quantities with their dimensional formulas:

    <p>Viscosity = M 1 L-1T -1 Gravitational constant = M -1 L 3 T -2 Young's modulus = M L-1 T -2 Pressure = M L-1 T -2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the dimensional formula of gravitational constant (G) if c, g, and p are taken as fundamental units?

    <p>M -1 L 3 T -2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The dimensional formula of pressure is ______________________.

    <p>M L-1 T -2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the unit of the physical quantity P given by the relation P = P0e^(-αt)?

    <p>No unit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The statement 'Zeros are not significant' is true for significant figures.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the dimension of the constant α in the relation P = P0e^(-αt)?

    <p>[T^-1]</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The value of (9.99 m – 0.0099 m) is approximately _______________ m.

    <p>9.98</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the given physical quantities with their corresponding units:

    <p>Mass = kg Length = m Time = s Dimensionless quantity = No unit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the value of the slope at x = 0?

    <p>0</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many significant figures are there in the number 0.005?

    <p>1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many fundamental units are there in the SI system?

    <p>4</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The unit of length and time are doubled, and the unit of mass is halved, the energy of a particle remains the same.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If the speed of light, gravitational constant, and Planck's constant are taken as fundamental units, what is the dimension of time in this new system?

    <p>G^(a/2) h^(b/2) C^(-c/2)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The number of significant figures in 0.007m2 is ______.

    <p>2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If the angle is given in radians, what is the conversion factor to convert it to degrees?

    <p>180/π</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following units with their corresponding dimensions:

    <p>Meter = Length Kilogram = Mass Second = Time Ampere = Electric Current</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If the unit of length is doubled, the unit of time is doubled, and the unit of mass is halved, what is the numerical value of the energy in this new system?

    <p>10</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The dimension of a physical quantity is always a constant.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Dimensional Formula of Viscosity

    • The dimensional formula of viscosity is ML-1T-1.

    Young's Modulus of Steel

    • Young's modulus of steel is 1.9 × 10¹¹ Nm⁻².
    • When expressed in cgs units of dyne cm⁻², it is equal to 1.9 × 10¹⁰.

    Dimensions of Gravitational Constant

    • If the speed of light (c), acceleration due to gravity (g), and pressure (p) are taken as fundamental units, the dimensions of gravitational constant (G) are -2b².

    Number of Fundamental Units in SI System

    • The number of fundamental units in SI system is 7.

    Derivatives of Functions

    • The first derivative and second derivative of the function y = sin x + cos x are cos x - sin x, -sin x - cos x.

    Dimensions of Time

    • If the speed of light (C), gravitational constant (G), and planks constant (h) are taken as fundamental units in a system, the dimension of time is G⁻¹h²C⁻³.

    Significant Figures

    • The number of significant figures in 0.007m² is 1.
    • When considering significant figures, the value of (9.99 m – 0.0099 m) is 9.98 m.

    Physical Quantity

    • The physical quantity P is given by the relation P = P₀e^(-αt²), where t denotes the time.
    • The dimensions of constant α are [T²]⁻¹.

    Slope of a Function

    • At x = 0, the value of slope is 1.

    Significant Figures in Numbers

    • The number of significant figures in 0.005 is 1 and that in 0.500 is 3.
    • Zeros are not significant.

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    This quiz covers various physics concepts including the dimensional formula of viscosity, Young's modulus of steel, dimensions of gravitational constant, and fundamental units in the SI system.

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