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If the dimension of a physical quantity are given by `M^a L^b T^c,` then the physical quantity will be

A

Force if a = 0, b = –1, c = –2

B

Pressure if a = 1, b = –1, c = –2

C

Velocity if a = 1, b = 0, c = –1

D

Acceleration if a = 1, b = 1, c = –2

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To determine the physical quantity based on its dimensions given by \( M^a L^b T^c \), we need to analyze the dimensions of various physical quantities and compare them with the provided dimensions. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Dimensions of Common Physical Quantities:** - **Velocity (v)**: \[ v = \frac{\text{displacement}}{\text{time}} = \frac{L}{T} \implies [v] = M^0 L^1 T^{-1} \] Here, \( a = 0, b = 1, c = -1 \). 2. **Check if the Dimensions Match:** - Given \( M^a L^b T^c \), if \( a = 1 \), \( b = 1 \), and \( c = -1 \), then velocity does not match because \( a \neq 1 \). 3. **Next, Analyze Acceleration (a):** - **Acceleration**: \[ a = \frac{\text{change in velocity}}{\text{time}} = \frac{L/T}{T} = \frac{L}{T^2} \implies [a] = M^0 L^1 T^{-2} \] Here, \( a = 0, b = 1, c = -2 \). 4. **Check if the Dimensions Match:** - Again, since \( a \neq 1 \), acceleration does not match the given dimensions. 5. **Now, Analyze Force (F):** - **Force**: \[ F = m \cdot a \implies [F] = [M] \cdot [A] = M^1 L^1 T^{-2} \] Here, \( a = 1, b = 1, c = -2 \). 6. **Check if the Dimensions Match:** - The dimensions of force match \( M^1 L^1 T^{-2} \), but we need to check if this corresponds to the given dimensions. 7. **Lastly, Analyze Pressure (P):** - **Pressure**: \[ P = \frac{F}{A} = \frac{M^1 L^1 T^{-2}}{L^2} = M^1 L^{-1} T^{-2} \] Here, \( a = 1, b = -1, c = -2 \). 8. **Check if the Dimensions Match:** - The dimensions of pressure also do not match the given dimensions. 9. **Conclusion:** - The only physical quantity that corresponds to the dimensions \( M^a L^b T^c \) with \( a = 1, b = -1, c = -2 \) is **Pressure**. ### Final Answer: The physical quantity corresponding to the dimensions \( M^a L^b T^c \) is **Pressure**.

To determine the physical quantity based on its dimensions given by \( M^a L^b T^c \), we need to analyze the dimensions of various physical quantities and compare them with the provided dimensions. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Dimensions of Common Physical Quantities:** - **Velocity (v)**: \[ v = \frac{\text{displacement}}{\text{time}} = \frac{L}{T} \implies [v] = M^0 L^1 T^{-1} ...
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