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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- Calorimetry
Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 2] · Physics · Calorimetry
Which of the following is true for the mechanical equivalent of...
Which of the following is true for the mechanical equivalent of heat?
Options
- AIt possesses the same dimensions as work.
- BIt possesses the same dimensions as heat.
- CIt possesses the same dimensions as energy.
- DIt is a dimensionless quantity.
Correct answer
D. It is a dimensionless quantity.
Step-by-step solution
According to the relation between work and heat, , where is work, is heat, and is the mechanical equivalent of heat.
Rearranging the formula, .
Since both work and heat are forms of energy, their dimensional formulas are the same, which is .
Substituting the dimensions, .
Therefore, the mechanical equivalent of heat is a dimensionless quantity.
Rearranging the formula, .
Since both work and heat are forms of energy, their dimensional formulas are the same, which is .
Substituting the dimensions, .
Therefore, the mechanical equivalent of heat is a dimensionless quantity.