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Which of the following is not a valid application of the principle of homogeneity?
Predicting the exact numerical value of a physical quantity
Checking the correctness of an equation
Deriving relationships between physical quantities
Converting units
If the velocity (), acceleration (), and time () are related by an equation , what are the dimensions of ?
The viscous force acting on a sphere of radius moving with velocity through a fluid of viscosity is given by . The dimensions of are:
ML⁻³
ML⁻¹T⁻¹
MLT⁻²
M⁻¹L³
The frequency of vibration of a stretched string depends on its length , its linear mass density , and its tension . Which of the following is a possible formula for , consistent with the principle of homogeneity?
In the equation , if the unit of force () is newton (N), mass () is kilogram (kg), and acceleration () is , is the equation dimensionally homogeneous?
Yes
No
Cannot be determined
Depends on the value of
Which of the following equations is dimensionally incorrect according to the principle of homogeneity?
Given the equation , where is pressure, is volume, and is temperature. What are the dimensions of ?
M^3L^6T^{-6}Θ^{-1}
M^2L^5T^{-4}Θ^{-1}
M^2L^4T^{-5}Θ
M^3L^7T^{-5}Θ^{-1}
If the equation is dimensionally homogeneous, where is pressure, is force, and is area, what are the dimensions of pressure?