Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 2]
- Exam
- Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 2]
- Subject
- Physics
- Chapter
- Magnetic Field due to a Current
Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 2] · Physics · Magnetic Field due to a Current
Examine the three quantities x = E/B , y = 1/μ_0 _0 and z =...
Examine the three quantities , and . In these expressions, represents the length of a wire, stands for a capacitance, and denotes a resistance. The remaining symbols carry their standard meanings.
Options
- A and possess identical dimensions
- BNone of the three pairs possess identical dimensions
- C and possess identical dimensions
- D and possess identical dimensions
Correct answer
D. and possess identical dimensions
Step-by-step solution
The quantity represents the ratio of the electric field to the magnetic field. From the Lorentz force equations and , we get . Thus, the dimensional formula of is .
The quantity represents the speed of light in a vacuum, . Thus, the dimensional formula of is .
The quantity involves length , capacitance , and resistance . The product represents the time constant of an RC circuit, which has the dimension of time . Since has the dimension of length , the dimensional formula of is .
Since , , and all have the same dimensional formula , any pair chosen from them will possess identical dimensions. Therefore, and , and , and and all possess identical dimensions.
The quantity represents the speed of light in a vacuum, . Thus, the dimensional formula of is .
The quantity involves length , capacitance , and resistance . The product represents the time constant of an RC circuit, which has the dimension of time . Since has the dimension of length , the dimensional formula of is .
Since , , and all have the same dimensional formula , any pair chosen from them will possess identical dimensions. Therefore, and , and , and and all possess identical dimensions.