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The dimensionally correct expression for the resistance R among the following is
[P = electric power, l = electric current, t = time, V = volatge and E = electric energy]

A

`R=sqrt(Pl)`

B

`R=E/(l^(2)t)`

C

`R=V^(2)P`

D

R = Vl

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To find the dimensionally correct expression for resistance \( R \) among the given options involving electric power \( P \), electric current \( I \), time \( t \), voltage \( V \), and electric energy \( E \), we will analyze each option step by step. ### Step 1: Understand the Dimensions of Each Quantity 1. **Electric Power \( P \)**: - The dimension of power is given by: \[ [P] = [ML^2T^{-3}] \] 2. **Electric Current \( I \)**: - The dimension of current is: \[ [I] = [A] \] 3. **Time \( t \)**: - The dimension of time is: \[ [t] = [T] \] 4. **Voltage \( V \)**: - Voltage is defined as work done per unit charge. The dimension of work done is: \[ [W] = [ML^2T^{-2}] \] - The dimension of charge \( Q \) is: \[ [Q] = [A \cdot T] \] - Therefore, the dimension of voltage is: \[ [V] = \frac{[W]}{[Q]} = \frac{[ML^2T^{-2}]}{[A \cdot T]} = [ML^2T^{-3}A^{-1}] \] 5. **Electric Energy \( E \)**: - The dimension of energy is the same as work done: \[ [E] = [ML^2T^{-2}] \] 6. **Resistance \( R \)**: - Resistance is defined as voltage per unit current: \[ [R] = \frac{[V]}{[I]} = \frac{[ML^2T^{-3}A^{-1}]}{[A]} = [ML^2T^{-3}A^{-2}] \] ### Step 2: Analyze Each Option Now we will analyze each option to determine if it has the same dimensions as resistance. #### Option 1: \( R = \sqrt{PI} \) - Dimensions: \[ [P] = [ML^2T^{-3}], \quad [I] = [A] \] \[ [R] = \sqrt{[ML^2T^{-3}][A]} = \sqrt{[ML^2T^{-3}A]} = [M^{1/2}L^{1}T^{-3/2}A^{1/2}] \] - This does not match \( [ML^2T^{-3}A^{-2}] \). #### Option 2: \( R = \frac{E}{I^2 t} \) - Dimensions: \[ [E] = [ML^2T^{-2}], \quad [I^2] = [A^2], \quad [t] = [T] \] \[ [R] = \frac{[ML^2T^{-2}]}{[A^2][T]} = \frac{[ML^2T^{-2}]}{[A^2T]} = [ML^2T^{-3}A^{-2}] \] - This matches the dimension of resistance. #### Option 3: \( R = \frac{V^2}{P} \) - Dimensions: \[ [V^2] = [ML^2T^{-3}A^{-1}]^2 = [M^2L^4T^{-6}A^{-2}] \] \[ [R] = \frac{[M^2L^4T^{-6}A^{-2}]}{[ML^2T^{-3}]} = [ML^2T^{-3}A^{-2}] \] - This does not match the dimensions of resistance. #### Option 4: \( R = VI \) - Dimensions: \[ [R] = [V][I] = [ML^2T^{-3}A^{-1}][A] = [ML^2T^{-3}] \] - This does not match the dimensions of resistance. ### Conclusion The only option that matches the dimensions of resistance is: \[ \text{Option 2: } R = \frac{E}{I^2 t} \]
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