Assignment -1
DIMENSIONAL ANALYSIS
Q.1 Obtain the formula for kinetic energy E of a body of mass m and moving with speed v,
Q.2 Find the dimensions of w and k in the equation y=A Sin(wt-kx) ,where y and x are distances .
Q.3 Find the dimensions of a/b in the relation F=a√x + bt2 ,Where F is force ,x is distance and t is
time.
(Ans L-1/2 T2 )
Q.4 If velocity (V) ,time(T) and force (F) were chosen as fundamental quantities then find the
dimensions of mass . ([Link]-1)
Q.5 Convert 105N/m2 in to dyne/cm2.
Q.6 The K.E of a rotating body depends up on its moment of inertia I and its angular velocity ω.
Assuming the relation to be k=C Ia ωb , where C is dimensionless constant . Find the value of a and
b
Q.7 If x=at+bt2 , where x is in meters and t in hours, the find the unit of b.
Q.8The velocity of water wave v depends on their wavelength λ , density of water ρ and
acceleration
due to gravity g. Establish a relation for velocity of water wave.
Q.9 Convert 100 erg in to joule.
Q.10 The velocity of a particle depends up on its time according to the equation :
V=√ab+bt+ {c/(d+t)} .Find the dimensions of a, b, c and d .
Q.11 Write down any four limitations of dimensional analysis.
Q.12 If force (F), area [a] and density [ƿ] are taken as the fundamental units, the dimensional
representation of young’s modulus(Y).
Q.13Find the value of 60Joule/minute on a system in which 100g , 100cm and 1min as fundamental
units . (Ans. 2.16x106 units) .
Q.14 If the density mercury is 13.6 g/cm3 ,converts it in to kg/m3 ,using dimensional equation .
(Ans.13.6x103 kg/m3)
Q.15 If the momentum (P), area(A) and time(T) are taken to be fundamental quantities (Ans P 1A1/2T-
1
)
Q.16 Check the dimensional consistency of given equations.(v =velocity,P =pressure, d density ,
η=coefficient of viscosity, r= radius ,t= time
(i) v=√(P/ d) (ii)V=(πPr4t/8ηl )
Q.17 Name any four physical quantities which have same dimensional formula.
Q.18 Find the value of a force of 100dyne on a system based on meter, the kg and the minute as the
fundamental units.(Ans.3.6)
Q.19 If the depth d to which a bullet of kinetic energy K can penetrate in to human body of modulus
of elasticity E ,using the method of dimensions ,establish a relation between d, K and E.
Q.20 What is principle 0f homogeneity in dimensional analysis ?