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Find the which of the following are correct using dimensional analysis.
(i) `t^(2)=4pi^(2)a^(3)` (ii) `t^(2)=(4pi^(2)a^(3))/G` (iii) `t^(2)=(4pi^(2)a^(3))/(GM)`
where t is the time period, a is the radius of the orbit of a planet and M is the mass of sun.

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To solve the problem using dimensional analysis, we will analyze each equation step by step. ### Step 1: Analyze the first equation \( t^2 = 4\pi^2 a^3 \) 1. **Identify dimensions:** - The left-hand side (LHS) is \( t^2 \), which has the dimension of time squared: \([T^2]\). - The right-hand side (RHS) is \( 4\pi^2 a^3 \). Here, \( 4\pi^2 \) is a dimensionless constant, and \( a \) is the radius with the dimension of length: \([L]\). Therefore, \( a^3 \) has the dimension of length cubed: \([L^3]\). 2. **Combine dimensions on the RHS:** - The dimension of the RHS is \([L^3]\). 3. **Compare dimensions:** - LHS: \([T^2]\) - RHS: \([L^3]\) Since \([T^2] \neq [L^3]\), the first equation is **not correct**. ### Step 2: Analyze the second equation \( t^2 = \frac{4\pi^2 a^3}{G} \) 1. **Identify dimensions:** - LHS: \( t^2 \) has the dimension \([T^2]\). - RHS: \( \frac{4\pi^2 a^3}{G} \). - \( 4\pi^2 \) is dimensionless. - \( a^3 \) has the dimension \([L^3]\). - The gravitational constant \( G \) has the dimension \([M^{-1} L^3 T^{-2}]\). 2. **Combine dimensions on the RHS:** - The dimension of \( \frac{a^3}{G} \) can be calculated as follows: \[ \text{Dimension of } \frac{a^3}{G} = \frac{[L^3]}{[M^{-1} L^3 T^{-2}]} = [M^1 T^2] \] - Thus, the dimension of the RHS is \([M^1 T^2]\). 3. **Compare dimensions:** - LHS: \([T^2]\) - RHS: \([M^1 T^2]\) Since \([T^2] \neq [M^1 T^2]\), the second equation is **not correct**. ### Step 3: Analyze the third equation \( t^2 = \frac{4\pi^2 a^3}{GM} \) 1. **Identify dimensions:** - LHS: \( t^2 \) has the dimension \([T^2]\). - RHS: \( \frac{4\pi^2 a^3}{GM} \). - \( 4\pi^2 \) is dimensionless. - \( a^3 \) has the dimension \([L^3]\). - The gravitational constant \( G \) has the dimension \([M^{-1} L^3 T^{-2}]\). - The mass \( M \) has the dimension \([M]\). 2. **Combine dimensions on the RHS:** - The dimension of \( \frac{a^3}{GM} \) can be calculated as follows: \[ \text{Dimension of } \frac{a^3}{GM} = \frac{[L^3]}{[M^{-1} L^3 T^{-2}] \cdot [M]} = \frac{[L^3]}{[M^{-1} L^3 T^{-2}] \cdot [M]} = [T^2] \] - Thus, the dimension of the RHS is \([T^2]\). 3. **Compare dimensions:** - LHS: \([T^2]\) - RHS: \([T^2]\) Since \([T^2] = [T^2]\), the third equation is **correct**. ### Summary of Results: - (i) Not correct - (ii) Not correct - (iii) Correct

To solve the problem using dimensional analysis, we will analyze each equation step by step. ### Step 1: Analyze the first equation \( t^2 = 4\pi^2 a^3 \) 1. **Identify dimensions:** - The left-hand side (LHS) is \( t^2 \), which has the dimension of time squared: \([T^2]\). - The right-hand side (RHS) is \( 4\pi^2 a^3 \). Here, \( 4\pi^2 \) is a dimensionless constant, and \( a \) is the radius with the dimension of length: \([L]\). Therefore, \( a^3 \) has the dimension of length cubed: \([L^3]\). ...
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