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Physics Dimensions Project

The document contains a project file on dimensions in physics, featuring 30 questions and answers related to dimensional formulas of various physical quantities. It covers fundamental concepts such as dimensions, dimensional formulas, and specific examples like force, work, energy, and more. Additionally, it discusses the principles of dimensional homogeneity and the nature of certain quantities as scalar or vector.

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Physics Dimensions Project

The document contains a project file on dimensions in physics, featuring 30 questions and answers related to dimensional formulas of various physical quantities. It covers fundamental concepts such as dimensions, dimensional formulas, and specific examples like force, work, energy, and more. Additionally, it discusses the principles of dimensional homogeneity and the nature of certain quantities as scalar or vector.

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Project File: Physics - Dimensions

30 Questions with Answers Based on Dimensions

1. Q: What is meant by dimension?

A: Dimension of a physical quantity shows the powers to which fundamental quantities are raised.

2. Q: What is dimensional formula?

A: Expression showing powers of fundamental quantities is called dimensional formula.

3. Q: What are the fundamental quantities in mechanics?

A: Mass (M), Length (L), and Time (T).

4. Q: Write the dimensional formula of force.

A: [M1L1T-2]

5. Q: Write the dimensional formula of work.

A: [M1L2T-2]

6. Q: Write the dimensional formula of energy.

A: [M1L2T-2]

7. Q: Write the dimensional formula of pressure.

A: [M1L-1T-2]

8. Q: Write the dimensional formula of power.

A: [M1L2T-3]

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9. Q: Write the dimensional formula of velocity.

A: [L1T-1]

10. Q: Write the dimensional formula of acceleration.

A: [L1T-2]

11. Q: Write the dimensional formula of momentum.

A: [M1L1T-1]

12. Q: Write the dimensional formula of impulse.

A: [M1L1T-1]

13. Q: Write the dimensional formula of gravitational constant (G).

A: [M-1L3T-2]

14. Q: Write the dimensional formula of universal gas constant (R).

A: [M1L2T-2K-1]

15. Q: Write the dimensional formula of Planck's constant (h).

A: [M1L2T-1]

16. Q: Write the dimensional formula of surface tension.

A: [M1T-2]

17. Q: Write the dimensional formula of angular velocity.

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A: [T-1]

18. Q: Write the dimensional formula of frequency.

A: [T-1]

19. Q: Which physical quantity has the dimensional formula [M0L0T0]?

A: Angle, strain, pure numbers (dimensionless quantities).

20. Q: Which physical quantity has the dimensional formula [ML2T-2]?

A: Work or energy.

21. Q: What is the dimensional formula of density?

A: [M1L-3]

22. Q: What is the dimensional formula of coefficient of viscosity?

A: [M1L-1T-1]

23. Q: What is the dimensional formula of electric charge?

A: [T1A1]

24. Q: What is the dimensional formula of electric field?

A: [M1L1T-3A-1]

25. Q: State the principle of dimensional homogeneity.

A: Each term of a dimensional equation must have the same dimensions.

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26. Q: Can dimensional analysis be used to derive exact formulae?

A: No, it only gives a relation; constant factors can't be determined.

27. Q: Can dimensional analysis help in converting units?

A: Yes.

28. Q: Is momentum a scalar or vector quantity?

A: Vector.

29. Q: Is energy a scalar or vector quantity?

A: Scalar.

30. Q: Name a quantity which has same dimensional formula as torque.

A: Work (but torque is a vector; work is scalar).

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