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Among the following quantities, which one has dimension different from the remaining three?

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Correct Answer: Option A
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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2 Comments
Manosh Singh
Manosh Singh 8 months ago
Different explanation with the answer which you have provided at explanation but the option is not the same which have provided
Alok Sah
Alok Sah 1 year ago
Correct answer will be C