Physics-Physical Quantities

NEET Physics Physical Quantities Assertion Reason Question

Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Hard-Class 11

Assertion (A): Dimensional analysis can help determine the numerical value of constants in an equation. | Reason (R): Dimensional analysis can test the dimensional validity of equations but cannot distinguish between physical quantities with the same dimensions.

A

Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

B

Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

C

A is true, but R is false.

D

A is false, but R is true.

Correct Answer

Option D

Detailed Explanation

The NCERT context states that dimensional analysis cannot obtain dimensionless constants, while R correctly describes a limitation of dimensional analysis.

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