Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 1]PhysicsIntroduction to Physics
Assuming force, length, and time to be the fundamental quantities, determine the dimensions of energy.
Options
- AFL
- BFL^2
- CF^2L
- DFL⁻¹
Correct answer
A. FL
Step-by-step solution
Energy is defined as the capacity to do work, and work is the product of force and displacement. Therefore, the dimensional formula for energy can be written as: [ Energy ] = [ Force ] [ Displacement ] Substituting the fundamental quantities given in the problem, where force is F and length (displacement) is L : [ Energy ] = F L = FL