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If force [F], acceleration [A] and time [T] are chosen as the fundamental physical quantities. Find the dimensions of energy.

Options

A

[F] [A] [T−1]

B

[F] [A−1] [T]

C

[F] [A] [T]

D

[F] [A] [T2]

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Correct Answer :

Option D

[F] [A] [T2]

[F] [A] [T2]

Solution :

The correct option is: [F] [A] [T2].

To find the dimensions of energy (E) in terms of force (F), acceleration (A), and time (T), we can establish a relationship using dimensional analysis.

Let the dimension of energy be proportional to powers of force, acceleration, and time:
[E]=[F]a[A]b[T]c

First, let's write the dimensions of each quantity in terms of the standard fundamental dimensions of mass (M), length (L), and time (T):
1. Energy (E) represents capacity to do work (Force × displacement):
[E]=[ML2T-2]
2. Force (F) is mass multiplied by acceleration:
[F]=[MLT-2]
3. Acceleration (A) is the rate of change of velocity:
[A]=[LT-2]
4. Time (T) has the dimension:
[T]=[T]

Now, substitute these dimensions into the initial relationship equation:
[ML2T-2]=[MLT-2]a[LT-2]b[T]c

Simplifying the right-hand side by grouping like terms, we get:
[ML2T-2]=[MaLa+bT-2a-2b+c]

By equating the exponents of M, L, and T on both sides, we get a system of linear equations:
For M: a=1
For L: a+b=2
For T: -2a-2b+c=-2

Solving this system of equations:
Substitute a=1 into the equation for L:
1+b=2b=1
Now substitute a=1 and b=1 into the equation for T:
-2(1)-2(1)+c=-2
-4+c=-2c=2

Therefore, substituting the values of a, b, and c back into the proportional relation gives the dimensions of energy as:
[E]=[F][A][T]2

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