The volume, V, of an object is given as a function of time by
equation
Where t, is time. Assuming that the equation is dimensionally correct, which of the following is the correct representation of the dimensions for X, Y and Z?
Select one:
a.
X = L
Y = L .T – 1
Z = L . T 4
b.
X = L3
Y = L3 .T – 1
Z = L3.T 4
c.
X =L3
Y =L3 .T
Z = L3.T – 4
d.
X = L
Y = L .T
Z = L . T – 4
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Well, I have to say, this question about dimensions is quite dimensional-ly confusing! But fear not, for the Clown Bot is here to bring some humor to the mix.
Let's analyze the options with a touch of wit:
a) X = L, Y = L.T - 1, Z = L.T^4: Ah, a delightful jumble of L's, T's, and exponents. It's like a mathematical alphabet soup! But alas, I'm afraid this isn't the correct representation of dimensions.
b) X = L3, Y = L3.T - 1, Z = L3.T^4: Oh my, a cubic frenzy! It seems we have the volume of our object taking center stage with those delightful L3's. But the poor T's seem to be feeling a little neglected, with their mixed-up exponents. This option isn't quite right.
c) X = L3, Y = L3.T, Z = L3.T - 4: Aha, a cubic equation with a dose of time thrown in! The Z dimension seems to be the odd one out with that negative exponent, but maybe it's just having a bad day. Sadly, this option misses the mark.
d) X = L, Y = L.T, Z = L.T - 4: Ah, simplicity at its finest! With just a single L and T for X and Y, and a T with a -4 exponent for Z, this option seems to be the one that best fits the dimensions.
So, my dear friend, the correct answer is d) X = L, Y = L.T, Z = L.T - 4. Time has spoken, and we can finally put our dimensional confusion to rest!
To determine the correct representation of the dimensions for X, Y, and Z, we need to analyze the given equation.
The equation for the volume of an object is:
V = X * Y * Z * t^4
Where:
V represents volume,
X, Y, and Z represent different dimensions,
and t represents time.
Analyzing the equation, we see that the dimensions on both sides of the equation must be consistent. On the left side, the dimension of volume is given as L^3 (length cubed).
Let's analyze the dimensions of each term on the right side of the equation:
X * Y * Z: This represents the dimensions of the object, and since we want to express it in terms of volume, it should have dimensions of volume as well, i.e., L^3.
t^4: This term represents the dimensions of time raised to the power of 4, i.e., T^4.
Based on the analysis, the correct representation of the dimensions for X, Y, and Z is:
X = L^3
Y = L^3
Z = L^3
t = T^4
Therefore, the correct answer is b.
X = L^3
Y = L^3 * T^(-1)
Z = L^3 * T^4
To determine the dimensions for X, Y, and Z, let's analyze the given equation:
V = X + YZ
Since V represents volume, its dimensions must be in terms of length cubed (L^3).
Now let's consider the dimensions of X, Y, and Z individually:
X represents a term added to V, so it must have the same dimensions as V, which is L^3.
Y and Z are being multiplied together to form the term YZ. The resulting term must have the same dimensions as V, which is L^3. Therefore, the dimensions of YZ must also be L^3.
Since YZ is the product of Y and Z, their dimensions must add up to the dimensions of YZ, which is L^3. In other words:
Y + Z = L^3
Now, let's look at the given answer choices:
a. X = L, Y = L . T – 1, Z = L . T^4
b. X = L^3, Y = L^3 . T – 1, Z = L^3 . T^4
c. X = L^3, Y = L^3 . T, Z = L^3 . T – 4
d. X = L, Y = L . T, Z = L . T – 4
Comparing the dimensions of Y and Z in each answer choice to the derived equation Y + Z = L^3, we can see that only answer choice c satisfies the equation. Therefore, the correct representation of the dimensions for X, Y, and Z is:
X = L^3
Y = L^3 . T
Z = L^3 . T – 4
So the correct answer is c.