- ARelative magnetic permeability ( r)
- BPower factor
- CPermeability of free space ( 0)
- DQuality factor
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Correct answer: C
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We need to identify which quantity is not dimensionless.
A quantity is dimensionless if it has no physical dimensions, i.e. its dimensional formula is .
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Check each option:
A) Relative magnetic permeability
Relative permeability is defined as Since it is a ratio of two quantities having the same dimensions, it is dimensionless.
B) Power factor
Power factor is where is the phase difference. Since cosine of an angle is a pure number, power factor is dimensionless.
C) Permeability of free space
From electromagnetic relations, so has physical dimensions.
Also, its SI unit is Hence it is not dimensionless.
D) Quality factor
Quality factor is generally defined as a ratio such as This is a ratio of same-dimensional quantities, so it is dimensionless.
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Conclusion
The only quantity that is not dimensionless is:
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