- in equation = [p+a/v2] [v-b]=RT. what are the dimensions of a and b ? here p = pressure v = volume t =temperature.
- write the dimensions of a and b in relations p = p-x2/at where p = power x= distance t= time.
This question requires you to understand that any physical quantity can only be added or subtracted from another physical quantity of the same dimension.
So, I can only add pressure to pressure, and not area or velocity or any other quantity. Similarly, volume may only be added or subtracted from volume.
So, in this question, p + a/v², what should be the unit of a/v² ? Think!
Yes, it would be same as that of p.
So, If p is in N/m² and v is in m3.
a/v² = N/m²
or
a/m3 = N/m²
or
a = Nm.
Similarly, you can solve the other questions. Do get back to us if you have a doubt in any of the steps.