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Give the quantities for which the following are the dimensions:
`M^(1)T^(-2)`

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To find the physical quantities that have the dimensions \( M^1 T^{-2} \), we can analyze the dimensions of various physical concepts. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Dimensions**: The given dimensions are \( M^1 T^{-2} \). This indicates that the quantity has a mass dimension of 1 and a time dimension of -2. 2. **Identifying Relevant Physical Quantities**: We can start by recalling some fundamental physical quantities that might fit these dimensions. Two common quantities that often come to mind are force and surface tension. 3. **Calculating the Dimensions of Force**: - The dimension of force is given by Newton's second law, \( F = ma \) (Force = mass × acceleration). - Here, mass \( m \) has dimensions \( M^1 \) and acceleration \( a \) has dimensions \( L T^{-2} \). - Therefore, the dimensions of force can be calculated as: \[ [F] = [m][a] = M^1 (L T^{-2}) = M^1 L^1 T^{-2} \] - However, we need to find a quantity that has dimensions of \( M^1 T^{-2} \), so we will consider surface tension next. 4. **Calculating the Dimensions of Surface Tension**: - Surface tension \( \gamma \) is defined as force per unit length. - Thus, the dimensions of surface tension can be expressed as: \[ [\gamma] = \frac{[F]}{[L]} = \frac{M^1 L^1 T^{-2}}{L^1} = M^1 T^{-2} \] - This matches the required dimensions. 5. **Calculating the Dimensions of Spring Constant**: - The spring constant \( k \) is defined as the force per unit displacement. - Thus, the dimensions of spring constant can be expressed as: \[ [k] = \frac{[F]}{[L]} = \frac{M^1 L^1 T^{-2}}{L^1} = M^1 T^{-2} \] - This also matches the required dimensions. ### Conclusion: The quantities that have the dimensions \( M^1 T^{-2} \) are: - Surface Tension - Spring Constant
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