Measurement

MCQs Work Sheet

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The magnitude of any physical quantity:
(a) Depends on the method of measurement
(b) Does not depend on the method of measurement
(c) Is more in SI system than in CGS system
(d) Directly proportional to the fundamental units of mass, length and time

(b) Because magnitude is absolute.

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Erg-𝑚−1 can be the unit of measure for:
(a) Force (b) Momentum
(c) Power (d) Acceleration

a) Energy (E) = F × d

𝐸
F = so Erg/metre can be the unit of force.
𝑑

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The unit for nuclear dose given to a patient is:
(a) Fermi (b) Rutherford
(c) Curie (d) Roentgen

The unit of nuclear dose is measured in terms of Roentgen.

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What is the SI unit of permeability:
(a) Henry per metre (b) Tesla metre per ampere
(c) Weber per ampere metre
(d) All the above units are correct

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In which of the following systems of unit, Weber is the unit of magnetic
flux:
(a) CGS (b) MKS
(c) SI (d) None of these

Correct option is C. SI
Weber is the SI unit of magnetic flux in SI system

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Tesla is a unit for measuring:
(a) Magnetic moment (b) Magnetic induction
(c) Magnetic intensity (d) Magnetic pole strength

Correct option is B. Magnetic induction

Tesla is unit for measuring the Magnetic induction.

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If the unit of length and force be increased four times, then the unit of
energy is:
(a) Increased 4 times (b) Increased 8 times
(c) Increased 16 times (d) Decreased 16 time

c) Energy = force × distance, so if both are increased by 4 times then

energy will increase by 16 times

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The unit of Planck's constant is:
(a) Joule (b) Joule/s (c) Joule/m (d) Joule-s

Correct option is d. Joule-s

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The unit of reactance is:
(a) Ohm (b) Volt (c) Mho (d) Newton

(a) Ohm

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Dimensions of CR are those of:
(a) Frequency (b) Energy
(c) Time period (d) Current

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Which physical quantities have the same dimension:
(a) Couple of force and work (b) Force and power
(c) Latent heat and specific heat (d) Work and power

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Two quantities A and B have different dimensions. Which mathematical
operation given below is physically meaningful:
(a) A / B (b) A + B (c) A - B (d) None

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Accuracy of measurement is determined by
(a) Absolute error (b) Percentage error
(c) Both (d) None of these

(b) Percentage error

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The period of oscillation of a simple pendulum in the experiment is
recorded as 2.63 s, 2.56 s, 2.42 s, 2.71 s and 2.80 s respectively. The
average absolute error is
(a) 0.1 s (b) 0.11 s (c) 0.01 s (d) 1.0 s

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 𝑃2
What are the dimension of , where P is the momentum and m is the mass?
𝑚
a) [𝑀2 𝐿2 𝑇 2 ] b) [𝑀2 𝐿2 𝑇 −2 ] c) [M𝐿2 𝑇 −2 ]
d) [ML𝑇 −2 ]

𝑃2 (𝑚𝑣)2
= = m𝑣 2
𝑚 𝑚

Therefore, the dimension will be [M]][L𝑇 −1 ]2 = [𝑀𝐿2 𝑇 −2 ]

If v = a + bt, the dimensions of a and b are:
a) [L𝑇 −1 ] and [L𝑇 −2 ] b) [L𝑇 −1 ] and [T]
c) [𝐿−2 𝑇] and T d) None of these

According to principle of homogeneity, each term in a formula must have same

dimension.

v = a + bt

[L𝑇 −1 ] = [a]

[L𝑇 −1 ] = [bt]

[L𝑇 −2 ] = [b]
Dimension of torsional couple is similar to the dimension of:
a) Power b) Current c) Work
d) Galvanometer constant

Unit of torsional couple = Nm

The only quantity in the options with the unit Nm is the work. Since the units
of two are same, the dimensions will also be the same.
Dimension of power?
a) [M𝐿2 𝑇 −2 ] b) [M𝐿2 𝑇 −3 ] c) [𝑀0 𝐿−1 𝑇 0 ]
d) [𝑀−1 𝐿2 𝑇 3 ]

𝑊 𝐹𝑑 𝑚𝑎𝑑 [𝑀𝐿𝑇 −2 𝐿]
P= = = =
𝑡 𝑡 𝑡 [𝑇]

P = [M𝐿2 𝑇 −3 ]
Which of the following quantity has the dimension [ML𝑇 −1 ]:
a) Force b) Work c) Momentum d) Pressure

P = mv

[P] = [ML𝑇 −1 ]
The dimension of Planck’s constant are the same as those of:
a) Energy b) Power c) Angular frequency
d) Angular momentum

𝑛ℎ
L = m𝑣𝑛 𝑟𝑛 =
2𝜋
Which pair has same dimension:
a) Work, torque b) Work, energy c) Energy, torque
d) All are correct

Dimensions of work, energy and torque is same = [M𝐿2 𝑇 −2 ]

Dimension of resistance?
a) [M𝐿2 𝑇 −3 𝐴−2 ] b) [𝑀1 𝐿−2 𝑇 3 𝐴−2 ] c) [𝑀−1 𝐿2 𝑇 −3 𝐴−2 ]
d) [M𝑇 −2 ]
𝑄
I=
𝑡
𝑉
R=
1 𝑊 [𝑀𝐿2 𝑇 −2 ]
V= =
𝑞 [𝐼𝑇]

𝑊 [𝑀𝐿2 𝑇 −2 ]
V= =
𝑞 [𝐼𝑇]
The physical quantity which has the dimensional formula [𝑀1 𝐿−3 ] is:
a) Surface tension b) Solar constant c) Density
d) Compressibility

𝑀𝑎𝑠𝑠
Density =
𝑉𝑜𝑙𝑢𝑚𝑒

[𝑀]
Density =
[𝐿3 ]

Density = [M𝐿−3 ]
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The dimension of 𝑎𝑡 2
are same as that of:
2
a) Length b) Velocity c) Force d) Acceleration

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S = 𝑣𝑖 𝑡 + 𝑎𝑡 2
2

All terms have same dimension according to principle of homogeneity.

If F ∝ v (Where F = force , v = velocity), the dimension of constant of
proportionality are:
a) [M𝑇 −2 ] b) [ML𝑇 −1 ] c) [M𝐿0 𝑇 −1 ] d) [𝑀𝑂 𝐿𝑇 −1 ]

F∝v [𝑀𝐿𝑇 −2 ]
[k] =
[𝐿𝑇 −1 ]
F = kv
[k] = [M𝑇 −1 ]
𝐹
k=
𝑣
𝑚𝑎
k=
𝑣
Which of the following can be measured in same units and dimensions as that
of force:
𝐸𝑛𝑒𝑟𝑔𝑦 𝐸𝑛𝑒𝑟𝑔𝑦
a) 𝑑𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑒 b) Energy × distance c)
𝑡𝑖𝑚𝑒
d) Momentum × distance

𝐸𝑛𝑒𝑟𝑔𝑦 𝐽 𝑁𝑚
= = = N = Force
𝑑𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑒 𝑚 𝑚
 𝐹
For the speed of stationary waves we use relation v = , what are the
𝑚
dimensions of “m” in this relation:
a) [M𝐿0 𝑇 0 ] b) [M𝐿−1 𝑇 0 ] c) [M𝐿−1 𝑇 −1 ]
d) [𝑀0 𝐿0 𝑇 0 ]

𝑚𝑎𝑠𝑠
m= = [M𝐿−1 ]
𝑙𝑒𝑛𝑔𝑡ℎ
Which of the following is false?
a) Two different physical quantities of different units may have same
dimension
b) A dimensionless quantity may have a unit
c) A dimensionally consistent statement may be inconsistent
d) None of these

Examples are:
Work = J, Torque = Nm, but have same dimension
Plane angle = unit is radian but no dimension i.e. dimensionless
E = 100 m𝑐 2 is dimensionally correct only but mathematically incorrect.
A dimensionless quantity:
a) May have a unit b) Never have a unit
c) Always have a unit d) None of these

For example plane angle have unit as radian but has no dimensions.
Which one is true about dimensional analysis:
a) It is quantitative analysis b) It is qualitative analysis
c) It gives no information about numeric constant
d) Both b & c

Dimensional analysis is a qualitative analysis it has no concern with

numeric or mathematical value or any contents which appear in an equation.
Pa 𝑚2 is the unit of:
a) Work b) Pressure c) Force d) Power

𝐹
P=
𝐴

F = PA

F = Pa 𝑚2
1 inch = cm
a) 2.50 b) 2.52 c) 2.54 d) 2.56

1 inch = 2.54 cm
 𝑃2
What are the dimensions of , where P is the momentum and m is the mass?
𝑚
a) [𝑀2 𝐿2 𝑇 2 ] b) [𝑀2 𝐿2 𝑇 −2 ] c) [M𝐿2 𝑇 −2 ]
d) [ML𝑇 −2 ]

𝑃2 (𝑚𝑣)2 [𝑀2 𝐿2 𝑇 −2 ]
= = = [M𝐿2 𝑇 −2 ]
𝑚 𝑚 𝑀
Radian is a:
a) Base unit b) Derived unit c) Supplementary unit

d) None of these

There are only two supplementary units radian and steradian.

If v = a + bt, the dimensions of a and b are:
a) [L𝑇 −1 ] and [L𝑇 −2 ] b) [L𝑇 −1 ] and [T] c) [𝐿−2 𝑇] and [T]
d) None of these

According to principle of homogeneity, “Each term in a formula must have

same dimension.”

v = a + bt [v] = [bt]
[v] = [a] [L𝑇 −1 ] = [bt]

[L𝑇 −1 ] = [a] [L𝑇 −2 ] = [b]

Per second is the unit of:
a) Frequency b) Mass c) Distance d) Time

1
f=
𝑇
Unit of light year is:
a) Seconds b) Meter c) m/s d) Volts

Light year is the distance that light travels in one year. Its value is 9.5 × 1015 m
Dimensions of torsional couple is similar to the dimension of:
a) Power b) Current
c) Work d) Galvanometer constant

Unit of torsional couple = Nm

The only quantity in the options with the unit Nm is the work. Since the
units of two are same, the Dimensions will also be the same.
The dimension of energy density is same as that of:
a) Pressure b) Force c) (𝑣𝑒𝑙𝑜𝑐𝑖𝑡𝑦)2 d) Acceleration

𝐸𝑛𝑒𝑟𝑔𝑦 [𝑀𝐿2 𝑇 −2 ]
Energy density = = = [M𝐿−1 𝑇 −2 ]
𝑉𝑜𝑙𝑢𝑚𝑒 [𝐿3 ]
 𝐿
The quantities and RC (where L, C and R stand for inductance, capacitance
𝑅
and resistance respectively) have the same dimensions as those of:
a) Velocity b) Acceleration Time d) Force

RC = t = sec
∆𝐼 𝑉
𝜀= L 𝑅=
𝐿 𝑉𝑠𝐴−1 𝑉𝑠𝐴−1 ∆𝑡 𝐼
= = =s
𝑅 𝑂ℎ𝑚 𝑉𝐴−1
Which pair of quantities has dimensions different from the other three pairs?
a) Impulse and linear momentum
b) Planck’s constant and angular momentum
c) Moment of inertia and moment of force
d) Young’s modulus and pressure

Moment of inertia = I = m𝑟 2 = [M𝐿2 ]

Moment of force = torque = 𝜏 = r × F = [L][ML𝑇 −2 ] = [M𝐿2 𝑇 −2 ]

Which of the following quantities has not been expressed in the proper units?
a) Young’s Modulus = N𝑚−2 b) Surface Tension = N𝑚−1
c) Pressure = N𝑚−2 d) Energy = Kgm𝑠 −1

Energy = W = Fd = mad = kgm𝑠 −2 𝑚 = kg𝑚2 𝑠 −2

SI unit of coefficient of viscosity is:
a) kgm𝑠 −1 b) kg𝑚−1 𝑠 −1
c) kgms d) 𝑘𝑔−1 𝑚−1 𝑠 −1

F = 6𝜋𝜂𝑟𝑣

𝐹 𝑚𝑎 𝑘𝑔𝑚𝑠 −2
𝜂= = = = kg𝑚−1 𝑠 −1
𝑟𝑣 𝑟𝑣 𝑚.𝑚𝑠 −1
The energy of a photon of light of frequency f is given by hf, where h is the
Planck’s constant. What are the base units of h?
a) kgm𝑠 −1 b) kg𝑚2 𝑠 −1 c) kg𝑚2 𝑠 −2 d) kg𝑚2 𝑠 −3

E = hf

𝐸 [𝑘𝑔𝑚2 𝑠 −2 ]
h= = = kg𝑚2 𝑠 −1
𝑓 [𝑠 −1 ]
Which pair has same dimension:
a) Work, torque b) Work, energy c) Energy, torque
d) All are correct

Dimension of work, energy and torque is same [M𝐿2 𝑇 −2 ]

Which quantity has different units from the other three:
a) Weight b) The Young’s Modulus × area
c) Rate of change of momentum
d) Density × volume × velocity

Density × volume × velocity

𝑚𝑎𝑠𝑠
× volume × velocity
𝑣𝑜𝑙𝑢𝑚𝑒

mass × velocity = momentum

Which one is the correct representation of the unit of pressure?
(𝑛𝑒𝑤𝑡𝑜𝑛)2 𝑛𝑒𝑤𝑡𝑜𝑛 𝑛𝑒𝑤𝑡𝑜𝑛 𝑛𝑒𝑤𝑡𝑜𝑛
a) b) c) d)
(𝑚)2 (𝑚𝑒𝑡𝑒𝑟)2 𝑚−2 𝑚2

𝐹
P=
𝐴
Which of the following could be measured in the same units as force?
a) Momentum × distance b) Energy × distance
𝐸𝑛𝑒𝑟𝑔𝑦 𝐸𝑛𝑒𝑟𝑔𝑦
c) d)
𝑡𝑖𝑚𝑒 𝑑𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑒

W = Fd

𝑊 𝐸𝑛𝑒𝑟𝑔𝑦
F= =
𝑑 𝑑𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑒
A radio aerial of length L, when the current is I, emits a signal of wavelength λ
and power P. These quantities are related by:
2 𝐿 2
P = k𝐼 ( )
λ
Where k is a constant. What unit, if any, should be used for the constant k?
a) Volt b) Watt c) Ohm d) No unit

2 𝐿 2
P= k𝐼 ( )
λ

𝑃𝜆2 𝑊𝑎𝑡𝑡 ×𝑚2 𝑊𝑎𝑡𝑡

K= = = = Ohm P = 𝐼2 𝑅
𝐼2 𝐿2 𝐴2 ×𝑚2 𝐴2
The dimension of resistance:
a) [𝑀1 𝐿2 𝑇 −3 𝐴−2 ] b) [𝑀1 𝐿−2 𝑇 3 𝐴−2 ]
c) [𝑀−1 𝐿2 𝑇 −3 𝐴−2 ] d) [M𝑇 −2 ]

𝑉 𝑊 [𝑀𝐿2 𝑇 −2 ]
R=
𝐼 V= = = [M𝐿2 𝑇 −3 𝐴−1 ]
𝑞 [𝐴𝑇]

[M𝐿2𝑇 −3𝐴−1] 𝑄
R= I=
[𝐴] 𝑡

R = [M𝐿2 𝑇 −3 𝐴−2 ]
 𝑎
The equation of state of a real gas can be expressed as (P + – b) = cT,
2 )(V
𝑉
where P is pressure, V is volume, T the absolute temperature and a, b and c are
constants. What are dimensions of a?
a) [𝑀0 𝐿3 𝑇 −2 ] b) [𝑀1 𝐿5 𝑇 −2 ]
c) [𝑀0 𝐿3 𝑇 0 ] d) [M𝐿−2 𝑇 5 ]

𝑎
P= P=
𝐹
=
𝑚𝑎
= [M𝐿−1 𝑇 −2 ]
𝑉2
𝐴 𝐴

a = P𝑉 2

a = [M𝐿−1 𝑇 −2 ][𝐿3 ]2

a = [M𝐿5 𝑇 −2 ]
The velocity of a particle is given by:
v = a𝑡 2 + bt + c
If v is measured in m𝑠 −1 and t is measured in s, the unit of:
a) a is m/s b) b is m/s c) c is m/s
d) a and b are same but that of c is different

According to principle of homogeneity, “Each term in a formula must have

same dimension/ units.”
The dimension of modulus of rigidity?
a) [𝑀−1 𝐿3 𝑇 −2 ] b) [𝑀−2 𝐿2 𝑇 −2 ] c) [M𝐿−1 𝑇 −2 ]
d) [𝑀−1 𝐿2 𝑇 2 ]

𝑠𝑡𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑠
Elastic modulus = Modulus of rigidity = = stress = Pressure
𝑠𝑡𝑟𝑎𝑖𝑛
𝐹 [𝑀𝐿𝑇 −2 ]
= = = [M𝐿−1 𝑇 −2 ]
𝐴 [𝐿2 ]
The ratio of the tension and surface tension has dimension of:
a) [𝑀0 𝐿𝑂 𝑇 𝑂 ] b) [L] c) [𝐿−1 ] d) [M𝐿2 𝑇 −1 ]

𝑇𝑒𝑛𝑠𝑖𝑜𝑛 [𝑀𝐿𝑇 −2 ]
= [𝑀𝐿𝑇−2 ]
= [L]
𝑆𝑢𝑟𝑓𝑎𝑐𝑒 𝑇𝑒𝑛𝑠𝑖𝑜𝑛
[𝐿]
Which of the following is not a unit of time?
a) A year b) light year c) lunar month d) month

Light year is the distance travelled by light in one year.

The SI unit of Couple arm:
a) Kilometer b) centimeter c) millimeter d) meter

Couple arm is the perpendicular distance between the line of action of

two forces, so its SI unit is meter.
The ratio of unit of RC to the frequency is:
a) 𝑠𝑒𝑐 2 b) unit-less c) sec d) 𝑠𝑒𝑐 −1

𝑅𝑐 𝑠𝑒𝑐
= = 𝑠𝑒𝑐 2
𝑓 𝑠𝑒𝑐 −1
The ratio of dimensions of light year to the time period is same as that of
a) Specific gravity b) Velocity
c) Density d) Acceleration

𝑙𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡 𝑦𝑒𝑎𝑟 𝑚
= ⟹ unit of velocity
𝑡𝑖𝑚𝑒 𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑖𝑜𝑑 𝑠
The dimension of a physical quantity are given by [ 𝑀 𝐴 𝐿𝐵 𝑇 𝐶 ] then the physical
quantity will be
a) Force if A = 0 , B = -1 , c = -1
b) pressure if A = 1, B = -1, C = -2
c) Velocity if A = 1, B = 0 , C = -1
d) Acceleration if A = -1, B = 1 C,= -2

𝐹 𝐾𝑔𝑚𝑠 −2
P= = = 𝐾𝑔𝑚−1 𝑠 −2 = [ M𝐿−1 𝑇 −2 ]
𝐴 𝑚2
For E ∝ 𝑚𝑎 𝑐 𝑏 , What should be the value of a and b that we get the correct
units of E.
a) a = 1 , b = 2 b) a = 2 , b = -1
c) a = -1 , b = 2 d) a = 1 , b = -2

As E = 𝑚𝑐 2 so a should be equal to 1 and b should be equal to 2

Which of the following could be measured in the same dimension as angular
velocity?
A) Density b) time period c) energy/time
d) Decay constant

0.693
λ= = 𝑠 −1 = [𝑇 −1 ]
𝑇1/2
The dimension of change in momentum is same as that of
a) Impulse b) force c) (𝑣𝑒𝑙𝑜𝑐𝑖𝑡𝑦)2 d) Acceleration

∆𝑃 = F× t = Impulse
The quantities L/R (where L, and R stand for inductance and resistance
respectively) have the same dimension as those of
a) Velocity b) acceleration c) time d) force

L/R = t = sec
 𝑚𝑎
For K.E ∝ what is value of a and b to get the correct unit of Kinetic Energy
𝑣𝑏
a) a = 1 , b = -2 b) a = 1 , b = 2
c) a = 2 , b = -2 d) a = 1 , b = -1

K.E = ½ 𝑚𝑣 2 so this formula will only be form if a = 1 and b = -2

The unit of moment of inertia is
a) 𝐾𝑔𝑚2 b) 𝐾𝑔−1 𝑚2 c) 𝐾𝑔𝑚−2 d) 𝐾𝑔−2 𝑚−1

Moment of inertia = 1 = 𝑚𝑟 2 = 𝐾𝑔𝑚2

 𝑔
The unit of is similar to the
𝑙
a) Decay constant b) angular frequency
c) Time period d) both a and b

1 𝑔 0.693
f= = 𝑠 −1 which is also the unit of decay constant as. λ= = 𝑠 −1
2𝜋 𝑙 𝑡1/2
Which one is a base quantity:
a) Kilogram b) conventional current
c) Kelvin d) charge

Option (a) and (c) are unit not physical quantities

Option (d) is derived quantities as Q = 1 × 𝑡
So current is a base quantity whether is electric or conventional
The dimensions [ 𝑀𝐿−1 𝑇 −2 ] may corresponds to
a) Work b) energy density c) pressure d) both a and c

𝐹
P = = Kg𝑚−1 𝑠 −2 = [ 𝑀𝐿−1 𝑇 −2 ]
𝐴

𝐸 [𝑀𝐿2 𝑇 −2 ]
Energy density = = = [𝑀𝐿−1 𝑇 −2 ]
𝑉 [𝐿3 ]
Choose correct statement?
a) A dimensionally correct equation may be correct
b) A dimensionally correct equation may be incorrect
c) A dimensionally incorrect equation may be incorrect
d) All of these

Dimension gives only qualitative analysis, all statement are possible.

Curie is the unit of
a) Decay constant b) Activity
c) Half life d) average life

1 Curie = 3.7 × 1010 Bq ( unit of radioactivity)

The unit of 𝑔λ is…………
a) 𝑚𝑠 −2 b) 𝑚𝑠 −1 c) 𝑚𝑠 −3 d) Kj𝑚𝑠 −1

v = 𝑔λ = 𝑚2 𝑠 −2 = 𝑚𝑠 −1
In relation E = 𝜎𝑇 4 the units of E are same as that of:
a) Solar constant b) Energy c) Intensity
d) Both a & b

Here E represents energy flowing per unit area per second or power delivered
per unit area or intensity.
The ratio of units of surface tension & spring constant produces the units
same as that of:
a) Refractive index b) Magnification c) Both a & b
d) None of these

Both have same units as N𝑚−1 so their ratio is unit-

less.
 𝐹𝑜𝑟𝑐𝑒×𝑣𝑒𝑙𝑜𝑐𝑖𝑡𝑦
The physics quantity having same base units as that of =?
𝑓𝑟𝑒𝑞𝑢𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑦
a) Surface tension b) Acceleration c) Work
d) Momentum

𝐹𝑜𝑟𝑐𝑒×𝑣𝑒𝑙𝑜𝑐𝑖𝑡𝑦 𝑁 ×𝑚𝑠 −1
= = Nm
𝑓𝑟𝑒𝑞𝑢𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑦 𝑠 −1
Which of the following pairs have same base units?
a) Strain, relative permitivity b) Stress, energy density
c) Surface tension and spring constant d) All of these
 1
has same units as that of:
𝜀 0 𝜇0
a) Acceleration b) Electric force c) Magnetic force
d) None of these
The dimension of torque
a) [ ML𝑇 −1 ] B) [ M𝐿2 𝑇 −1 ] c) [ 𝑀𝐿2 𝑇 2 ] d) [ 𝑀𝐿2 T ]

𝜏 = rF

(m) (Kgm𝑠 −2 )

Kg𝑚2 𝑠 −2 = [ 𝑀𝐿2 𝑇 −2 ]