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A wave is represented by -
`y=a sin (At-Bx+C)`
where A, B, C are constants. The Dimensions of A, B, C are

A

`T^(1),L,M^(0)L^(0)T^(0)`

B

`T^(-1),L^(-1),M^(0)L^(0)T^(0)`

C

T,L,M

D

`T^(-1),L^(-1), M^(-1)`

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To find the dimensions of the constants A, B, and C in the wave equation \( y = a \sin(At - Bx + C) \), we need to analyze the argument of the sine function, which is \( At - Bx + C \). The argument of the sine function must be dimensionless, meaning it has no physical dimensions (i.e., it is a pure number). ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Argument of the Sine Function**: The argument of the sine function is \( At - Bx + C \). For the sine function to be valid, this entire expression must be dimensionless. 2. **Set Up the Equation**: Since \( At \), \( Bx \), and \( C \) must all have the same dimensions, we can express this as: \[ [At] = [Bx] = [C] \] 3. **Determine the Dimensions of Each Term**: - For the term \( At \): - Let \( [A] \) be the dimension of \( A \). - The dimension of time \( t \) is \( [T] \). - Therefore, the dimension of \( At \) is: \[ [A][T] = [A][T^1] \] - For the term \( Bx \): - Let \( [B] \) be the dimension of \( B \). - The dimension of distance \( x \) is \( [L] \). - Therefore, the dimension of \( Bx \) is: \[ [B][L] = [B][L^1] \] - For the constant \( C \): - Since \( C \) is added to \( At \) and \( Bx \), it must also be dimensionless, which means: \[ [C] = 1 \text{ (dimensionless)} \] 4. **Equate the Dimensions**: Since \( [At] = [Bx] = [C] \), we can set up the following equations: \[ [A][T] = [B][L] = 1 \] 5. **Solve for Dimensions**: - From \( [A][T] = 1 \): \[ [A] = [T^{-1}] \] - From \( [B][L] = 1 \): \[ [B] = [L^{-1}] \] - For \( C \): \[ [C] = 1 \text{ (dimensionless)} \] ### Final Answer: - The dimensions of the constants are: - \( [A] = [T^{-1}] \) - \( [B] = [L^{-1}] \) - \( [C] = 1 \) (dimensionless)

To find the dimensions of the constants A, B, and C in the wave equation \( y = a \sin(At - Bx + C) \), we need to analyze the argument of the sine function, which is \( At - Bx + C \). The argument of the sine function must be dimensionless, meaning it has no physical dimensions (i.e., it is a pure number). ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Argument of the Sine Function**: The argument of the sine function is \( At - Bx + C \). For the sine function to be valid, this entire expression must be dimensionless. 2. **Set Up the Equation**: ...
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