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A dimensionless quantity is constructed in terms of electronic charge , permittivity of free space , Planck's constant , and speed of light . If the dimensionless quantity is written as and is a non-zero integer, then is given by :
- A
- B
- C
- D
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Correct answer: A
- We need the combination to be dimensionless.
So its overall dimensions must be
- Write dimensions of each quantity:
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Charge:
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Permittivity of free space: Using Coulomb's law, So, Now, Hence,
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Planck's constant:
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Speed of light:
- Therefore, becomes
Collecting powers of each fundamental dimension:
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Mass :
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Length :
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Time :
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Current :
- Solve these equations.
From
From
Now use length equation: Substitute :
Now check time equation: Substitute , , : So it is consistent.
Thus,
Let where is a non-zero integer. Then
Hence,
- Compare with options:
- A: ✅
- B, C, D do not match.
So the correct option is A.
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