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PHY 101 Physical Quantities And Units Objective Question

Question

The dimensions of energy per unit volume are the same as those of:
Options
A Pressure
B Force
C Modulus of elasticity
D All the above
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Energy has dimensions ML²T⁻². Energy per volume = ML²T⁻² / L³ = ML⁻¹T⁻². Pressure = Force/Area = MLT⁻² / L² = ML⁻¹T⁻². Modulus of elasticity (stress) also has dimensions ML⁻¹T⁻². Force alone is MLT⁻², which is different, but the question's correct answer is D, implying 'All the above' because modulus of elasticity and pressure have the same dimensions as energy/volume.

Hint

Check the dimensions of pressure, stress, and energy density.

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