Q122 / 160 · TS EAMCET 2021 (04 Aug Shift 1) · Physics

The dimensions of σb4 where 'σ' is Stefan's constant and 'b' is Wien's constant are

  • A
    M0 L0 T0
  • Correct answer
    B
    ML4 T-3
  • C
    ML-2 T
  • D
    ML6 T-3

Solution

According to Stefan's law, the energy E emitted per unit area per unit time is, 

 E=σT4  …(1)
where, σ is Stefan's constant and, T is the temperature. The dimensional equation for above, ML2T-2L2T=σK4. So, σ=ML2T-2L2T1K4 ⇒σ=ML0T-3K-4

Wien's constant is given as, b=λT, where, λ is the wavelength and T is the temperature. Dimension of b=LK  …(2). From equation (1) and (2), 
Dimension of σb4,∴σb4=ML0T-3K-4L4K4=[ML4T-3].

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

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