Dimensional Analysis in System with Dimensionless Mass and Angular Momentum
Consider a system of units in which both mass and angular momentum are dimensionless. If length has the dimension , identify the correct statement(s) among the following:
Options
The dimension of linear momentum is
The dimension of energy is
The dimension of force is
The dimension of power is
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Step-by-Step Solution
To determine the correct statements, we analyze the dimensions of the given physical quantities under the new system of units.
1. Given Conditions:
- Mass is dimensionless:
- Angular momentum is dimensionless:
- Length has the dimension :
2. Dimension of Time (): Using the relation for angular momentum: Since , we have:
Now, we calculate the dimensions of the physical quantities mentioned in the options:
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Linear Momentum (): Substituting and : Thus, Statement (A) is correct.
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Energy (): Substituting and : Thus, Statement (B) is correct.
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Force (): Substituting and : Thus, Statement (C) is correct.
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Power (): Substituting and : Since Statement (D) gives the dimension as , Statement (D) is incorrect.
Correct Answer: The correct statements are A, B, and C.