Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 1]
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- Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 1]
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- Introduction to Physics
Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 1] · Physics · Introduction to Physics
Let I represent the current through a conductor, R its resistance,...
Let represent the current through a conductor, its resistance, and the potential difference across its ends. According to Ohm's law, the product of two of these quantities is equal to the third. Determine Ohm's law using dimensional analysis. The dimensional formulae for and are and respectively.
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Correct answer
A.
Step-by-step solution
The dimensional formula for potential difference is .
The dimensional formula for resistance is .
The dimensional formula for current is .
Checking the dimensions of the product :
This matches the dimensional formula for .
Checking the other relations:
Thus, the correct relation according to dimensional analysis is .
The dimensional formula for resistance is .
The dimensional formula for current is .
Checking the dimensions of the product :
This matches the dimensional formula for .
Checking the other relations:
Thus, the correct relation according to dimensional analysis is .