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If the speed v of a particle of mass m as function of time t is given by `v=omegaAsin[(sqrt(k)/(m))t]`, where A has dimension of length.

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the argument of trigonometric function must be a dimensionless quntity

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Dimensional formula of `omega` is `LT^-1`

C

Dimensional formula of k is `MLT^-2`

D

Dimensional formula of `sqrt((k)/(m))` is T

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To solve the problem, we need to analyze the given equation for the speed \( v \) of a particle as a function of time \( t \): \[ v = \omega A \sin\left(\sqrt{\frac{k}{m}} t\right) \] where: - \( \omega \) is a constant, - \( A \) has the dimension of length, - \( k \) is a constant related to the system, - \( m \) is the mass of the particle. ### Step 1: Determine the dimensions of the argument of the sine function The argument of the sine function, \( \sqrt{\frac{k}{m}} t \), must be dimensionless because the sine function only accepts dimensionless quantities. To ensure this, we need to analyze the dimensions of \( k \) and \( m \): - The dimension of mass \( m \) is \( [M] \). - The dimension of \( k \) can be determined from its physical context (often related to spring constant or similar), which typically has dimensions of \( [M][L][T^{-2}] \). Thus, we can write: \[ \text{Dimension of } k = [M][L][T^{-2}] \] ### Step 2: Calculate the dimensions of \( \sqrt{\frac{k}{m}} \) Now, we calculate the dimensions of \( \sqrt{\frac{k}{m}} \): \[ \frac{k}{m} = \frac{[M][L][T^{-2}]}{[M]} = [L][T^{-2}] \] Taking the square root gives: \[ \sqrt{\frac{k}{m}} = \sqrt{[L][T^{-2}]} = [L^{1/2}][T^{-1}] \] ### Step 3: Combine with time \( t \) Now, we multiply this by time \( t \): \[ \sqrt{\frac{k}{m}} t = [L^{1/2}][T^{-1}] \cdot [T] = [L^{1/2}] \] This shows that the argument \( \sqrt{\frac{k}{m}} t \) is not dimensionless. Therefore, we need to check the dimensions more carefully. ### Step 4: Ensure the argument is dimensionless For \( \sqrt{\frac{k}{m}} t \) to be dimensionless, we need: \[ \sqrt{\frac{k}{m}} \cdot t = \text{dimensionless} \] This implies: \[ \sqrt{\frac{k}{m}} \text{ must have dimensions of } [T^{-1}] \] Thus, we conclude that: \[ \frac{k}{m} \text{ must have dimensions of } [T^{-2}] \] ### Step 5: Final conclusions 1. The argument of the sine function must be dimensionless. 2. The dimensions of \( \omega \) can be derived from the equation \( v = \omega A \) where \( v \) has dimensions \( [L][T^{-1}] \) and \( A \) has dimensions \( [L] \). Thus, \( \omega \) must have dimensions \( [T^{-1}] \). 3. The dimensions of \( k \) can be found to be \( [M][L][T^{-2}] \), but we need to ensure that \( \sqrt{\frac{k}{m}} \) gives a dimensionless argument when multiplied by time. ### Summary of Options - **Option A**: Correct - The argument of a trigonometric function must be dimensionless. - **Option B**: Incorrect - The dimension of \( \omega \) is not \( [L][T^{-1}] \). - **Option C**: Incorrect - The dimension of \( k \) is not \( [M][L][T^{-2}] \) in the context needed. - **Option D**: Incorrect - The dimension of \( \sqrt{\frac{k}{m}} \) is not \( [T^{-1}] \) as required.

To solve the problem, we need to analyze the given equation for the speed \( v \) of a particle as a function of time \( t \): \[ v = \omega A \sin\left(\sqrt{\frac{k}{m}} t\right) \] where: - \( \omega \) is a constant, ...
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