Q122 / 160 · TS EAMCET 2021 (05 Aug Shift 1) · Physics

Consider an expression QV=kPTLα where V, P, T, L are volume, pressure, time, and length respectively. The quantity Q has dimension ML-1 T-1. k is a dimensionless constant. The value of the integer α is:

  • A
    2
  • B
    -2
  • Correct answer
    C
    3
  • D
    -1

Solution

The expression given in the question is, QV=kPTLα, here the dimension of pressure, volume, time and length are, 
ML-1T-2, L3, T & L, it means, 
QV=kPTLα⇒ML-1 T-1L3=ML-1T-2×T×Lα⇒ML2 T-1=ML-1+α T-1

On comparing the equation at both sides, 
-1+α=2⇒α=3.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.

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