QuestionFind the dimensions of constants and in . Options are given for both constants.
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STEP 1
Assumptions1. The volume V of an object depends on time t according to the equation .
. A and B are constants.
3. L and denote dimensions of length and time, respectively.
STEP 2
We are asked to find the dimensions of the constants A and B. The dimensions of a quantity are the powers to which the base quantities must be raised to represent that quantity.
STEP 3
The volume V has dimensions of length cubed, or .
STEP 4
The first term in the equation for V is . Since the volume V has dimensions of , and time t has dimensions of, the dimensions of the constant A must be such that when multiplied by , it gives .
STEP 5
So, we can write the dimensions of A as
STEP 6
Substitute the dimensions of V and t into the equation.
So, the dimension of the constant A is .
STEP 7
Now, let's find the dimensions of the constant B. The second term in the equation for V is .
STEP 8
The dimensions of the constant B must be such that when divided by, it gives .
STEP 9
So, we can write the dimensions of B as
STEP 10
Substitute the dimensions of V and t into the equation.
So, the dimension of the constant B is .
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