Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 1]PhysicsIntroduction to Physics
Determine the dimensions of the magnetic field B . The relevant equations are F = qE , F = qvB , and B = ₀ I 2 a ; where F is force, q is charge, v is speed, I is current, and a is distance.
Options
- AMLT⁻² I⁻¹
- BMT⁻² I⁻¹
- CML^2T⁻² I⁻¹
- DMT⁻³ I⁻¹
Correct answer
B. MT⁻² I⁻¹
Step-by-step solution
Using the formula for magnetic force F = qvB , the magnetic field B is given by B = F qv . The dimensional formula for force F is [MLT⁻²] . The dimensional formula for charge q is [IT] . The dimensional formula for velocity v is [LT⁻¹] . Substituting these dimensions into the expression for B , we get: [B] = [MLT⁻²] [IT][LT⁻¹] [B] = [MLT⁻²] [IL] [B] = [MT⁻²I⁻¹]