Which two of the following five physical parameters have the same dime...
Which two of the following five physical parameters have the same dime...
Understanding Physical Parameters
In this problem, we need to identify which two physical parameters have the same dimensions. Let's break down each option:
Energy Density
- Energy density is defined as energy per unit volume.
- Its dimensions can be expressed as [Energy]/[Volume].
- Energy has dimensions of ML²T⁻², and volume has dimensions of L³.
- Thus, the dimensions of energy density are ML⁻¹T⁻².
Refractive Index
- The refractive index is a dimensionless quantity.
- It is the ratio of the speed of light in vacuum to the speed of light in a medium.
- Therefore, it has no dimensions.
Dielectric Constant
- The dielectric constant is also dimensionless.
- It represents the ability of a medium to store electrical energy in an electric field.
- Like the refractive index, it has no dimensions.
Young's Modulus
- Young's modulus is a measure of the stiffness of a material.
- It is defined as stress/strain.
- Stress has dimensions of ML⁻¹T⁻² and strain is dimensionless.
- Thus, the dimensions of Young's modulus are also ML⁻¹T⁻².
Magnetic Field
- The magnetic field (B) has dimensions of force per unit charge per unit velocity.
- Its dimensions can be expressed as [MLT⁻²]/[Q][L/T] = MLT⁻²Q⁻¹.
Conclusion
From the analysis, we find:
- Energy density and Young's modulus both share the dimensions of ML⁻¹T⁻².
- Options (B) and (C) are dimensionless, while (E) has different dimensions.
Thus, the correct answer is option C: (A) and (D), as they both have the same dimensions.