Let us consider a system of units in which mass and angular momentum are dimensionless. If length has dimensions of , which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?
Answers: A. The dimension of force is · B. The dimension of linear momentum is · C. The dimension of energy is
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Step 1: Identify the given dimensions.
In the given system of units, mass and angular momentum are dimensionless, and length has the dimension .
Step 2: Determine the dimensions of velocity and time.
The angular momentum of a particle of mass moving with velocity in a circular path of radius is given by:
Taking dimensions on both sides:
Substitute the known dimensions:
Using the relation for time :
Step 3: Determine the dimension of linear momentum.
Linear momentum is defined as .
This matches option (2).
Step 4: Determine the dimension of force.
Force can be expressed using the centripetal force formula .
This does not match option (1).
Step 5: Determine the dimension of energy.
Energy has the same dimensions as kinetic energy, .
This matches option (3).
Step 6: Determine the dimension of power.
Power is defined as energy per unit time, .
This does not match option (4).
Answer: The correct statements are (2) (linear momentum has dimension ) and (3) (energy has dimension ).