Physics Units and Dimensions Quiz
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What are the dimensions and SI units of pressure?

M L-1 T-2

What are the dimensions and SI units of work?

M L^2 T-2

What are the dimensions and SI units of kinetic energy?

M L^2 T-2

Is the equation [P] = M L-1 T-2 correct?

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Derive the equation for the speed of sound in a gas.

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What is the formula for potential energy?

<p>P.E = M L^2 T-2</p> Signup and view all the answers

Is the equation P = ρgh correct?

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How do you convert units of energy from Joules to ergs?

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Convert the unit of force from Newton to Dyne.

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What is the formula for the force of viscosity?

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What are the dimensions of the coefficient of viscosity (η)?

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

What are the dimensions of Young's modulus?

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

Identify the dimensions of area.

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Identify the dimensions of volume.

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Identify the dimensions of velocity.

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

Identify the dimensions of density.

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

Identify the dimensions of acceleration.

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

Identify the dimensions of force.

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

Identify the dimensions of frequency.

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

Identify the dimensions of momentum.

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

What is the relationship for the period of a simple pendulum?

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What is the formula for centrifugal force?

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What are the dimensions of energy from the equation K.E = mc^2?

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

Convert the unit of pressure from Pascal to Bar.

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Find the dimensions of Planck's constant from the equation E = hν.

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

What are the units and dimensions of bulk modulus?

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Flashcards

Pressure Dimensions

Pressure is measured in ML⁻¹T⁻²

Pressure SI Unit

The SI unit for pressure is Pascal (Pa).

Work Dimensions

Work has dimensions of ML²T⁻².

Work SI Unit

The SI unit of work is Joule (J).

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Kinetic Energy Dimensions

Kinetic energy is measured in ML²T⁻².

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Kinetic Energy SI Unit

The SI unit of kinetic energy is Joule (J).

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Equation 1 is Dimensionally Correct?

The equation P = ρgh is dimensionally correct (both sides have the same units).

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Speed of Sound Dimensions

Speed of sound in a gas has dimensions of LT⁻¹.

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Speed of Sound SI Unit

The SI unit for speed of sound is meters per second (m/s).

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Retarding Force Dimensions

The retarding force on a sphere has dimensions of ML⁻¹T⁻²

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Potential Energy Dimensions

Potential energy has dimensions ML²T⁻².

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Potential Energy SI Unit

The SI unit of potential energy is Joule (J).

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Viscosity Dimensions

Coefficient of viscosity (η) has dimensions ML⁻¹T⁻¹.

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Young's Modulus Dimensions

Young's modulus has dimensions ML⁻¹T⁻².

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Young's Modulus SI Unit

The SI unit for Young's Modulus is Pascal (Pa).

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Area Dimensions

Area has dimensions L².

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Volume Dimensions

Volume has dimensions L³.

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Velocity Dimensions

Velocity has dimensions LT⁻¹.

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Density Dimensions

Density has dimensions ML⁻³.

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Acceleration Dimensions

Acceleration has dimensions LT⁻².

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Frequency Dimensions

Frequency has dimensions T⁻¹

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Momentum Dimensions

Momentum has dimensions MLT⁻¹

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Study Notes

Dimensions and Units

  • Pressure
    • Dimensions: ML⁻¹T⁻²
    • SI Unit: Pascal (Pa)
  • Work
    • Dimensions: ML²T⁻²
    • SI Unit: Joule (J)
  • Kinetic Energy
    • Dimensions: ML²T⁻²
    • SI Unit: Joule (J)

Checking Equations

  • Equation 1: P = ρgh (Pressure, density, gravity, height)
    • Dimensions:
      • Left-hand side (L.H.S.): [P] = ML⁻¹T⁻²
      • Right-hand side (R.H.S.): [ρ][g][h] = (ML⁻³) (LT⁻²) (L) = ML⁻¹T⁻²
    • Conclusion: The equation is dimensionally correct

Deriving Equations

  • Speed of Sound in a Gas:
    • Derivation: v = √(K * P/ρ), where K is a constant
    • Dimensions:
      • [v] = LT⁻¹
      • [K] = dimensionless
      • [P] = ML⁻¹T⁻²
      • [ρ] = ML⁻³
    • Equation: v = √(K * P/ρ)
    • SI Unit: meters per second (m/s)

Finding Dimensions and Units

  • Retarding Force on a Sphere:

    • Equation: F = Kvr²ρ
    • Dimensions:
      • [F] = ML⁻¹T⁻²
      • [K] = dimensionless
      • [v] = LT⁻¹
      • [r] = L
      • [ρ] = ML⁻³
    • Value of exponents: x = 2, y = 1, z = 2

  • Potential Energy:

    • Dimensions: [P.E] = [m][g][h] = (M)(LT⁻²)(L) = ML²T⁻²
    • SI Unit: Joule (J)

  • Force of Viscosity:

    • Equation: F = 6πηvr
    • Dimensions of η:
      • [F] = ML⁻¹T⁻²
      • [v] = LT⁻¹
      • [r] = L
      • [η] = ML⁻¹T⁻¹ (coefficient of viscosity)

  • Young's Modulus:

    • Equation: Y = (Stress/Strain) = (F/A)/(ΔL/L)
    • Dimensions: [Y] = ML⁻¹T⁻²
    • SI unit: Pascal (Pa)

Converting Units

  • Energy:

    • Conversion: 1 Joule = 1 kg⋅m²⋅s⁻² = 10⁷ g⋅cm²⋅s⁻² = 10⁷ ergs

  • Force:

    • Conversion: 1 Newton = 1 kg⋅m⋅s⁻² = 10⁵ g⋅cm⋅s⁻² = 10⁵ dynes

Other Relevant Concepts

  • Area:
    • Dimensions: L²
    • SI Unit: square meter (m²)
  • Volume:
    • Dimensions: L³
    • SI Unit: cubic meter (m³)
  • Velocity:
    • Dimensions: LT⁻¹
    • SI Unit: meters per second (m/s)
  • Density:
    • Dimensions: ML⁻³
    • SI Unit: kilograms per cubic meter (kg/m³)
  • Acceleration:
    • Dimensions: LT⁻²
    • SI Unit: meters per second squared (m/s²)
  • Frequency
    • Dimensions: T⁻¹
    • SI Unit: Hertz (Hz)
  • Momentum
    • Dimensions: MLT⁻¹
    • SI Unit: kilogram meter per second (kg⋅m/s)

Dimensional Analysis

  • Checking Equation Correctness:

    • Determine dimensions of each term in the equation.
    • Check if the dimensions on the left-hand side (L.H.S) are equal to the dimensions on the right-hand side (R.H.S).
    • If they are equal, the equation is dimensionally correct.

  • Deriving Equations:

    • Determine the dimensions of the quantities involved.
    • Use the principle of dimensional homogeneity – the dimensions on both sides of an equation must be the same.
    • This allows you to find the relationships between the quantities.

Additional Information

  • Planck's Constant (h):

    • Equation: E = hν (Energy, frequency)
    • Dimensions: ML²T⁻¹
    • SI Unit: Joule-second (J⋅s)

  • Bulk Modulus (B):

    • Equation: B = (ΔP)/(ΔV/V) (Pressure change, volume change, original volume)
    • Dimensions: ML⁻¹T⁻²
    • SI Unit: Pascal (Pa)

  • Simple Pendulum:

    • Time Period (T): T = 2π√(L/g) (length, acceleration due to gravity)
    • Dimensions: [T] = T

  • Centrifugal Force (F):

    • Equation: F = mv²/r (mass, velocity, radius)
    • Dimensions: [F] = ML⁻¹T⁻²

  • Converting Units:

    • Use conversion factors between different systems of units.

  • Key Notes:

    • Dimensional analysis helps in understanding the relationships between physical quantities.
    • It is a powerful tool for checking the consistency of equations and for deriving new equations.

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