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The energy E of a particle varies with time t according to the equation `E=E_0sin(alphat).e^((-alphat)/(betax))`, where x is displacement from mean position `E_0` is energy at infinite position and `alpha` and `beta` are constants .
Dimensions of `sin((alphat)/(betax))` are

A

`[M^(1) L^0 T^0]`

B

`[M^0 L^(1) T^0]`

C

`[M^0 L^0 T^0]`

D

Invalid expression

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To determine the dimensions of the expression \( \sin\left(\frac{\alpha t}{\beta x}\right) \), we need to ensure that the argument of the sine function is dimensionless. Here’s how we can approach the problem step by step: ### Step 1: Understand the Argument of the Sine Function The argument of the sine function is given by \( \frac{\alpha t}{\beta x} \). For the sine function to be valid, its argument must be dimensionless. ### Step 2: Analyze the Components - **Time (t)** has dimensions of \( [T] \). - **Displacement (x)** has dimensions of \( [L] \). - We need to determine the dimensions of \( \alpha \) and \( \beta \). ### Step 3: Determine the Dimensions of \( \alpha \) and \( \beta \) 1. **For \( \alpha \)**: - Since \( \alpha t \) must have the same dimensions as \( \beta x \) for the fraction to be dimensionless, we can express this relationship. - Let’s assume \( \alpha \) has dimensions \( [\alpha] \). Then, the dimensions of \( \alpha t \) are \( [\alpha][T] \). 2. **For \( \beta \)**: - Similarly, let’s assume \( \beta \) has dimensions \( [\beta] \). Then, the dimensions of \( \beta x \) are \( [\beta][L] \). ### Step 4: Set Up the Dimensionless Condition For \( \frac{\alpha t}{\beta x} \) to be dimensionless: \[ [\alpha][T] = [\beta][L] \] This implies: \[ [\alpha] = \frac{[\beta][L]}{[T]} \] ### Step 5: Assign Dimensions to \( \alpha \) and \( \beta \) To satisfy the dimensionless condition, we can assign: - Let \( [\beta] = [L][T]^{-1} \) (which means \( \beta \) has dimensions of velocity). - Then, substituting this into our previous equation gives: \[ [\alpha] = \frac{[L][T]^{-1}[L]}{[T]} = [L^2][T]^{-2} \] ### Step 6: Conclusion on Dimensions Since both \( \alpha t \) and \( \beta x \) have been shown to be dimensionally consistent, we conclude that: \[ \frac{\alpha t}{\beta x} \text{ is dimensionless.} \] Thus, the dimensions of \( \sin\left(\frac{\alpha t}{\beta x}\right) \) are dimensionless, which can be represented as \( [L^0 M^0 T^0] \). ### Final Answer The dimensions of \( \sin\left(\frac{\alpha t}{\beta x}\right) \) are \( L^0 M^0 T^0 \) (dimensionless). ---
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