Among the following quantities, which one has dimension different from the remaining three?
A. Energy per unit volume
B. Product of voltage and charge per unit volume
C. Angular momentum per unit mass
D. Force per unit area
Answer: Option A
Solution (By Examveda Team)
The question asks us to find the quantity with a different dimension compared to the others. Remember, dimension refers to the fundamental units (like mass, length, and time) that make up a physical quantity.Let's examine each option:
Option A: Energy per unit volume
Energy has dimensions of [ML2T-2] and volume has dimensions of [L3]. So, energy per unit volume has dimensions of [ML2T-2]/[L3] = [ML-1T-2].
Option B: Product of voltage and charge per unit volume
Voltage * charge = Energy,so Energy per unit volume and dimension is [ML-1T-2]
Option C: Angular momentum per unit mass
Angular momentum is defined as Iω (moment of inertia * angular velocity). So, its dimensions are [ML2T-1].
Dividing by mass gives: [L2T-1]
Option D: Force per unit area
Force has dimensions of [MLT-2] and area has dimensions of [L2]. So, force per unit area has dimensions of [MLT-2]/[L2] = [ML-1T-2].
Notice that Options A,B and D all have dimensions of [ML-1T-2]. Option C, however, has dimensions of [L2T-1].
Therefore, the answer is Option C: Angular momentum per unit mass because its dimensions are different from the other three options.
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Different explanation with the answer which you have provided at explanation but the option is not the same which have provided
Correct answer will be C