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The speed of a wave produced in water is given by ν=λagbρc. Where λ, g and ρ are wavelength of wave, acceleration due to gravity and density of water respectively. The values of a, b and c respectively, are
PhysicsUnits and DimensionsJEE MainJEE Main 2023 (15 Apr Shift 1)
Options:
  • A 1, -1, 0
  • B 12, 0, 12
  • C 1, 1, 0
  • D 12, 12, 0
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The correct answer is: 12, 12, 0

The dimensional form of velocity can be written as

v=λagbρc

M0LT-1=LaLT-2bML-3c

Comparing the exponents for M,L,T,

For M, Mc=M0For L,La+b-3c=L1For T,T-2b=T-1

So,

c=0 ...(i)a+b-3c=1   ...(ii)-2b=-1 ...(iii)

From equations (i),(ii),(iii),

a=12, b=12,c=0

 

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