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Using the method of dimensions, check the correctness of the following equations:

λ=hmv, where λ is the de Broglie wavelength of a particle of m moving with velocity ν.

Important Questions on Dimensional Analysis

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Prove with the help of dimensional analysis that the equation h=12gt for the distance travelled by a body falling freely under gravity in time t is incorrect. Find the correct equation with the help of dimensions.

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Show dimensionally that the equation of the time-period of a simple pendulum of length l, is given by t=2πlg. .

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Check the correctness of the relation h=rρg2S for the height of a liquid of density ρ and surface tension S, raised in a capillary tube of radius r and angle of contact zero with the liquid. If incorrect, then deduce the correct form.

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A particle of mass m is tied to a string and swung around in a circular path of radius r with a constant speed v. Derive a formula for the centripetal force F exerted by the particle on our hand, using the method of dimensions.

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The energy E of a particle oscillating in S.H.M depends on the mass m of the particle, frequency n and amplitude a of oscillation. Show dimensionally that Em n2 a2.

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The velocity of transverse waves along a string may depend upon the length l of the string, tension f in the string and mass per unit length m of the string. Derive a possible formula for the velocity dimensionally.

 

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The frequency n of a tuning fork depends upon the length l of the prong, the density ρ and the young's modulus Y of its material. From dimensional considerations, find a possible formula for the frequency of tuning fork.

 

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The frequency n of an oscillating liquid drop may depend upon the radius r of the drop, density ρ and surface tension S of the liquid. Obtain a formula for the frequency by the method of dimensions.