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If momentum(P), area (A) and time (T) are taken to be the fundamental quantities then the dimensional formula for energy is :
PhysicsUnits and DimensionsJEE MainJEE Main 2020 (02 Sep Shift 2)
Options:
  • A P2 AT-2
  • B PA-1 T-1
  • C PA1/2T-1
  • D P1/2AT-1
Solution:
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The correct answer is: PA1/2T-1

Let dimension formula of energy will be

E=AaTbPc
P=M1L1T-1
A=L2
T=T1
M1L2T-2=MCL2a+cTb-c
by comparison C=1.........1
2a+c=2......2
b-c=-2........3
c=1,  a=1/2,b=-1
E=A1/2T-1P1

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