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AIIMS2018Physics-Dimensional Analysis

AIIMS 2018 Physics Dimensional Formula MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11

The velocity of water waves (vv) may depend on their wavelength λ\lambda, the density of water ρ\rho and the acceleration due to gravity, gg. The method of dimensions gives the relation between these quantities is

A

vv

B

v2∝gλv^2 \propto g\lambda

C

v2∝gλ2v^2 \propto g\lambda^2

D

v2∝g−1λ2v^2 \propto g^{-1}\lambda^2

Correct Answer

Option B

Detailed Explanation

The expression derived from the dimensional analysis shows that v2∝λgv^2 \propto \lambda g, indicating that velocity squared is directly proportional to the product of wavelength λ\lambda and gravitational acceleration gg. Option B, v2∝λ2gv^2 \propto \lambda^2 g, is incorrect because it suggests an additional power of λ\lambda that does not align with the derived relationship. Other options also misrepresent the proportionality by either altering the powers of gg or λ\lambda incorrectly, failing to satisfy the dimensional consistency established in the analysis. Thus, the correct relationship emphasizes the direct proportionality between v2v^2, λ\lambda, and gg as v2∝λgv^2 \propto \lambda g.

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