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An expression for a dimensionless quantity P is given by ; where and are constants, x is distance; k is Boltzmann constant and t is the temperature. Then the dimensions of will be :
- A[M0 L 1 T0]
- B[M L0 T 2]
- C[M L T 2]
- D[M L2 T 2]
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Correct answer: C
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We are given and is dimensionless.
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Since the logarithm function can take only a dimensionless argument, must be dimensionless.
So,
- Now find dimensions of each quantity:
- Boltzmann constant has dimensions of energy per temperature:
- Temperature has dimension
Hence,
Also, is distance, so
Therefore,
- Since is dimensionless and is already dimensionless, the factor must also be dimensionless.
Thus,
- Compare with options:
- A:
- B:
- C:
- D:
So the correct option is:
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