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If G be the gravitational constant and u be the energy density then which of the following quantity have the dimension as that the √(uG):

Options

A

Pressure gradient per unit mass

B

Force per unit mass

C

Gravitational potential

D

Energy per unit mass

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Correct Answer :

Option B

Force per unit mass

Force per unit mass

Solution :

The correct answer is Force per unit mass.

To solve this, we perform a dimensional analysis of uG and compare it with each option.

Step 1: Find the dimensions of energy density (u)

Energy density is energy per unit volume:

u = Energy Volume = [ML2T-2] [L3] = [ML-1T-2]

Step 2: Find the dimensions of Gravitational constant (G)

From Newton's law of gravitation F=Gm1m2r2, we get:

G = Fr2 m1m2 = [MLT-2][L2] [M2] = [M-1L3T-2]

Step 3: Compute the dimensions of uG

[uG] = [ML-1T-2] × [M-1L3T-2] = [M1-1L-1+3T-2-2] = [M0L2T-4]

Step 4: Take the square root

[uG] = [L2T-4] = [LT-2]

Step 5: Compare with each option

- Force per unit mass: Fm=[MLT-2][M]=[LT-2]
- Gravitational potential: [L2T-2]
- Energy per unit mass: [L2T-2]
- Pressure gradient per unit mass: [L-2T-2]

Conclusion: The dimension of uG is [LT-2], which is the same as the dimension of Force per unit mass (i.e., acceleration). This is also the same as gravitational field intensity, which physically makes sense — the gravitational constant G and energy density u together naturally produce a quantity with units of acceleration.

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