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COMEDK · Physics · 2. Units and Dimensions

Find the value of '\(n\)' in the given equation \(P=\rho^n v^2\) where '\(P\)' is the pressure, '\(\rho\)' density and '\(v\)' velocity.

  1. A \(\mathrm{n}=\dfrac{1}{2}\)
  2. B \(\mathrm{n}=1\)
  3. C \(\mathrm{n}=2\)
  4. D \(\mathrm{n}=3\)
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(B) \(\mathrm{n}=1\)

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The dimensional formula for pressure \(P\) is \([M L^{-1} T^{-2}]\). The dimensional formula for density \(\rho\) is \([M L^{-3}]\). The dimensional formula for velocity \(v\) is \([L T^{-1}]\). Substituting these into the equation \(P = \rho^n v^2\), we get:…