Question
Physics Question on Dimensional Analysis
The dimensional formula of torque is
A
[ML2T−2]
B
[MLT−2]
C
[ML−1T−2]
D
[ML−2T−2]
Answer
[ML2T−2]
Explanation
Solution
Torque (τ)=Force × distance
Dimensional formula for (τ)=[MLT−2][L]
=[ML2T−2]
The dimensional formula of torque is
[ML2T−2]
[MLT−2]
[ML−1T−2]
[ML−2T−2]
[ML2T−2]
Torque (τ)=Force × distance
Dimensional formula for (τ)=[MLT−2][L]
=[ML2T−2]