Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 2]
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- Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 2]
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- Physics
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- Electric Field and Potential
Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 2] · Physics · Electric Field and Potential
The electric potential in a region of space is given by V(x, y, z)...
The electric potential in a region of space is given by . Determine the dimensional formula of .
Options
- A
- B
- C
- D
Correct answer
C.
Step-by-step solution
Electric potential is defined as work done per unit charge, .
The dimensional formula of work is and that of charge is .
The dimensional formula of electric potential is .
Given the relation , the term represents the product of two lengths, so its dimensional formula is .
Using the principle of dimensional homogeneity, the dimensional formula of is:
The dimensional formula of work is and that of charge is .
The dimensional formula of electric potential is .
Given the relation , the term represents the product of two lengths, so its dimensional formula is .
Using the principle of dimensional homogeneity, the dimensional formula of is: