AIIMS 2018 Physics Dimensional Formula MCQ Question
Let the expression of velocity is v = kλᵃρᵇgᶜ. Substitute dimensional formula, [M⁰LT⁻¹] = Lᵃ [ML⁻³]ᵇ [LT⁻²]ᶜ = [MᵇLᵃ⁻³ᵇ⁺ᶜT⁻²ᶜ]. Compare powers of the both sides, b = 0, -2c = -1 ⇒ c = 1/2, a - 3b + c = 1 ⇒ a = 1/2. Thus, v ∝ λ¹/²ρ⁰g¹/², v² ∝ λg.
v² ∝ λg
v² ∝ λ²g
v² ∝ λg²
v² ∝ λ²g²
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
The expression derived from the dimensional analysis shows that , indicating that velocity squared is directly proportional to the product of wavelength and gravitational acceleration . Option B, , is incorrect because it suggests an additional power of that does not align with the derived relationship. Other options also misrepresent the proportionality by either altering the powers of or incorrectly, failing to satisfy the dimensional consistency established in the analysis. Thus, the correct relationship emphasizes the direct proportionality between , , and as .
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