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The energy density and pressure have...

The energy density and pressure have

A

Same dimensions

B

Different dimensions

C

No dimensions

D

None

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To solve the question regarding the relationship between energy density and pressure, we will derive the dimensional formulas for both quantities and compare them. ### Step-by-Step Solution: **Step 1: Understand Energy Density** - Energy density (u) is defined as the amount of energy (E) per unit volume (V). - The formula for energy density is: \[ u = \frac{E}{V} \] **Step 2: Find the Dimensional Formula for Energy** - The dimensional formula for energy (E) is: \[ [E] = [M^1 L^2 T^{-2}] \] where M is mass, L is length, and T is time. **Step 3: Find the Dimensional Formula for Volume** - Volume (V) is given by the formula for a cube, which is length cubed: \[ [V] = [L^3] \] **Step 4: Calculate the Dimensional Formula for Energy Density** - Substitute the dimensional formulas for energy and volume into the energy density formula: \[ [u] = \frac{[E]}{[V]} = \frac{[M^1 L^2 T^{-2}]}{[L^3]} = [M^1 L^{-1} T^{-2}] \] **Step 5: Understand Pressure** - Pressure (P) is defined as force (F) per unit area (A). - The formula for pressure is: \[ P = \frac{F}{A} \] **Step 6: Find the Dimensional Formula for Force** - The dimensional formula for force (F) is derived from Newton's second law (F = ma): \[ [F] = [M^1 L^1 T^{-2}] \] **Step 7: Find the Dimensional Formula for Area** - Area (A) is given by length squared: \[ [A] = [L^2] \] **Step 8: Calculate the Dimensional Formula for Pressure** - Substitute the dimensional formulas for force and area into the pressure formula: \[ [P] = \frac{[F]}{[A]} = \frac{[M^1 L^1 T^{-2}]}{[L^2]} = [M^1 L^{-1} T^{-2}] \] **Step 9: Compare the Dimensional Formulas** - From the calculations: - Dimensional formula of energy density: \([M^1 L^{-1} T^{-2}]\) - Dimensional formula of pressure: \([M^1 L^{-1} T^{-2}]\) Since both energy density and pressure have the same dimensional formula, we conclude that they have the same dimensions. ### Final Answer: The energy density and pressure have the **same dimension**. ---
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