The dimension of $\frac{1}{2}\varepsilon _0 E^2$, where $\varepsilon _0$ is permittivity of free space and $E$ is electric field, is
- $ML^2T^{-2}$
- $ML^{-1}T^{-2}$
- $ML^2T^{-1}$
- $MLT^{-1}$
The Correct Option is B
Solution and Explanation
$u_E=\frac{1}{2}\varepsilon _0 E^2$
where $\varepsilon _0$ is permittivity of free space
$u_E=\frac{\text{Energy}}{\text{Volume}}$
$=\frac{ML^2T^{-2}}{L^3}$
$=ML^{-1}T^{-2}$
Hence, the dimension of $\frac{1}{2}\varepsilon _0 E^2 \, is \, ML^{-1}T^{-2}$
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Dimensional Analysis is a process which helps verify any formula by the using the principle of homogeneity. Basically dimensions of each term of a dimensional equation on both sides should be the same.
Limitation of Dimensional Analysis: Dimensional analysis does not check for the correctness of value of constants in an equation.
Using Dimensional Analysis to check the correctness of the equation
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By reducing both sides of the equation in its fundamental units form, we get
(i) [L][T]-¹ = [L] / [T] (Right)
(ii) [L][T]-¹ = [T] / [L] (Wrong)
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