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Which of the following relation cannot be deduced using dimensional analysis ? [the symbols have their usual meanings]

A

`y=Asin(omegat+kx)`

B

v = u + at

C

`k=1/2mv^(2)`

D

All of these

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To determine which of the given relations cannot be deduced using dimensional analysis, we need to understand the limitations of dimensional analysis. Dimensional analysis is primarily used to check the consistency of equations and to derive relationships that involve products of physical quantities raised to powers. It cannot be used to deduce relationships that involve addition or subtraction of quantities or constants that do not have dimensions. Let's analyze each option step by step: ### Step 1: Analyze Option A **Relation:** \( y = a \sin(\omega t + kx) \) - In this equation, the term \( \sin(\omega t + kx) \) involves an addition of two terms: \( \omega t \) and \( kx \). - Since dimensional analysis cannot handle operations involving addition or subtraction, we cannot deduce this relation using dimensional analysis. ### Step 2: Analyze Option B **Relation:** \( v = u + at \) - This equation represents the final velocity \( v \) as the sum of the initial velocity \( u \) and the product of acceleration \( a \) and time \( t \). - Similar to option A, this relation involves addition. Therefore, dimensional analysis cannot be used to deduce this relation. ### Step 3: Analyze Option C **Relation:** \( k = \frac{1}{2} mv^2 \) - This equation relates kinetic energy \( k \) to mass \( m \) and velocity \( v \). - The factor \( \frac{1}{2} \) is a dimensionless constant that arises from experimental observations. While we can check the dimensional consistency of the left and right sides, we cannot deduce the factor \( \frac{1}{2} \) using dimensional analysis alone. - Thus, while we can analyze the dimensions, we cannot fully deduce this relation through dimensional analysis. ### Step 4: Analyze Option D **Relation:** (Not provided in the original question) - Since the fourth option is not specified, we cannot analyze it. However, based on the previous options, we can conclude that the relations involving addition or constants that arise from experiments cannot be deduced through dimensional analysis. ### Conclusion From the analysis, we find that: - **Option A** and **Option B** cannot be deduced using dimensional analysis due to the presence of addition. - **Option C** cannot be fully deduced due to the presence of the constant \( \frac{1}{2} \). Thus, the relations that cannot be deduced using dimensional analysis are primarily those that involve addition or constants derived from experimental results. ### Final Answer The relations that cannot be deduced using dimensional analysis are: - Option A: \( y = a \sin(\omega t + kx) \) - Option B: \( v = u + at \) - Option C: \( k = \frac{1}{2} mv^2 \) (due to the constant)
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