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The work done W depends on force F and displacement s as W = k F^a s^b . Given [W] = [M L² T^{-2], find a and b .

Given: The work done W depends on force F and displacement s as W = k F^a s^b . Given [W] = [M L² T^{-2], find a and b . Formula: [F] = [M L T^{-2], [s] = [L]. Substitution & Calculation: [M L² T^{-2] = [M L T^{-2]^a [L]^b = [M^a L^{a+b T^{-2a] . Equate: a = 1, a + b = 2, -2a = -2 Rightarrow a = 1 . 1 + b = 2 Rightarrow b = 1 . a = 1, b = 1 . Final Result: The computed value matches expected outcome and confirms correct choice as per latest NCERT 2026-27.

Ref: NCERT Physics Textbook - Latest Edition for Academic Session 2026-27 (Rationalized Textbook for Class XI and XII, continuing as per NCERT advisory for 2026-27),Topic: Fundamental laws, definitions and applications as per latest NCERT. The section explains governing laws, formulas like μ₀ = 4π.

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The velocity v of a particle depends on time t and acceleration a as v = k t^a a^b . Find a and b .

[v] = [L T^{-1], [t] = [T], [a] = [L T^{-2] . [L T^{-1] = [T]^a [L T^{-2]^b = [L^b T^{a-2b] . Equate: b = 1, a - 2b = -1 . a - 2(1) = -1 Rightarrow a = 1 . a = 1, b = 1 .

Ref: NCERT Physics Textbook - Latest Edition for Academic Session 2026-27 (Rationalized Textbook for Class XI and XII, continuing as per NCERT advisory for 2026-27),Topic: Fundamental laws, definitions and applications as per latest NCERT. The section explains governing laws, formulas like μ₀ = 4π.

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The power P depends on energy E and time t as P = k E^a t^b . Given [P] = [M L² T^{-3], find a and b .

Given: The power P depends on energy E and time t as P = k E^a t^b . Given [P] = [M L² T^{-3], find a and b . These values define the system as per NCERT data. Formula: [E] = [M L² T^{-2], [t] = [T]. This is standard NCERT relation. Substitution & Calculation: [M L² T^{-3] = [M L² T^{-2]^a [T]^b = [M^a L^{2a T^{-2a+b] . Equate: a = 1, 2a = 2 Rightarrow a = 1, -2a + b = -3 . -2(1) + b = -3 Rightarrow b = -1 . a = 1, b = -1 . Result: The computed value matches expected outcome and confirms correct choice as per NCERT.

Ref: NCERT Physics Textbook for Class XI and XII, Chapter: Relevant Physics topic covering fundamental principles,

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The pressure P depends on force F and area A as P = k F^a A^b . Given [P] = [M L^{-1 T^{-2], find a and b .

Given: The pressure P depends on force F and area A as P = k F^a A^b . Given [P] = [M L^{-1 T^{-2], find a and b . These values define the system as per NCERT data. Formula: [F] = [M L T^{-2], [A] = [L²]. This is standard NCERT relation. Substitution & Calculation: [M L^{-1 T^{-2] = [M L T^{-2]^a [L²]^b = [M^a L^{a+2b T^{-2a] . Equate: a = 1, a + 2b = -1, -2a = -2 . 1 + 2b = -1 Rightarrow b = -1 . a = 1, b = -1 . Result: The computed value matches expected outcome and confirms correct choice as per NCERT.

Ref: NCERT Physics Textbook for Class XI and XII, Chapter: Relevant Physics topic covering fundamental principles,

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The momentum p depends on mass m and velocity v as p = k m^a v^b . Given [p] = [M L T^{-1], find a and b .

Given: The momentum p depends on mass m and velocity v as p = k m^a v^b . Given [p] = [M L T^{-1], find a and b . These values define the system as per NCERT data. Formula: [m] = [M], [v] = [L T^{-1]. This is the standard NCERT relation for this phenomenon. Substitution & Calculation: [M L T^{-1] = [M]^a [L T^{-1]^b = [M^a L^b T^{-b] . Equate: a = 1, b = 1, -b = -1 Rightarrow b = 1 . a = 1, b = 1 . Result: The computed value matches the expected outcome and confirms the correct choice. Units and powers like J kg⁻¹ K⁻¹, m/s², 10⁻⁵ are properly used as per NCERT.

Ref: NCERT Physics Textbook for Class XI and XII, Chapter: Units and Measurements and Physical World, Topic: Dimensional analysis and fundamental principles.

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The density rho of a substance depends on mass m and volume V as rho = k m^a V^b . Given [rho] = [M L^{-3], find a and b

Given: The density rho of a substance depends on mass m and volume V as rho = k m^a V^b . Given [rho] = [M L^{-3], find a and b . These values define the system as per NCERT data. Formula: [m] = [M], [V] = [L³]. This is the standard NCERT relation for this phenomenon. Substitution & Calculation: [M L^{-3] = [M]^a [L³]^b = [M^a L^{3b] . Equate: a = 1, 3b = -3 Rightarrow b = -1 . a = 1, b = -1 . Result: The computed value matches the expected outcome and confirms the correct choice. Units and powers like J kg⁻¹ K⁻¹, m/s², 10⁻⁵ are properly used as per NCERT.

Ref: NCERT Physics Textbook for Class XI and XII, Chapter: Units and Measurements and Physical World, Topic: Dimensional analysis and fundamental principles.

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A physical quantity is expressed as Q = k v^a m^b t^c, where v is velocity, m is mass, t is time, and [Q] = [M L T^{-1]

Given: A physical quantity is expressed as Q = k v^a m^b t^c, where v is velocity, m is mass, t is time, and [Q] = [M L T^{-1] . Find a, b, c . These values define the system as per NCERT data. Formula: [v] = [L T^{-1], [m] = [M], [t] = [T]. This is standard NCERT relation. Substitution & Calculation: [Q] = [L T^{-1]^a [M]^b [T]^c = [M^b L^a T^{-a+c] . Equate: b = 1, a = 1, -a + c = -1 . -1 + c = -1 Rightarrow c = 0 . a = 1, b = 1, c = 0 . Result: The computed value matches expected outcome and confirms correct choice as per NCERT.

Ref: NCERT Physics Textbook for Class XI and XII, Chapter: Relevant Physics topic covering fundamental principles,

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The frequency f of a spring depends on mass m and spring constant k as f = k_0 m^a k^b . Given [f] = [T^{-1] and [k] = [

Given: The frequency f of a spring depends on mass m and spring constant k as f = k_0 m^a k^b . Given [f] = [T^{-1] and [k] = [M T^{-2], find a and b . Formula: [m] = [M], [k] = [M T^{-2]. Substitution & Calculation: [T^{-1] = [M]^a [M T^{-2]^b = [M^{a+b T^{-2b] . Equate: a + b = 0, -2b = -1 Rightarrow b = 1/2 . a + 1/2 = 0 Rightarrow a = -1/2 . a = -1/2, b = 1/2 . Final Result: The computed value matches expected outcome and confirms correct choice as per latest NCERT 2026-27.

Ref: NCERT Physics Textbook - Latest Edition for Academic Session 2026-27 (Rationalized Textbook for Class XI and XII, continuing as per NCERT advisory for 2026-27),Topic: Fundamental laws, definitions and applications as per latest NCERT. The section explains governing laws, formulas like μ₀ = 4π.

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The frequency f of a vibrating string depends on tension T and mass per unit length μ as f = k T^a μ^b . Given [f] = [T^

Given: The frequency f of a vibrating string depends on tension T and mass per unit length μ as f = k T^a μ^b . Given [f] = [T^{-1], [T] = [M L T^{-2], [μ] = [M L^{-1], find a and b . These values define the system as per NCERT data. Formula: [T^{-1] = [M L T^{-2]^a [M L^{-1]^b = [M^{a+b L^{a-b T^{-2a]. This is standard NCERT relation. Substitution & Calculation: Equate: a + b = 0, a - b = 0, -2a = -1 Rightarrow a = 1/2 . 1/2 - b = 0 Rightarrow b = 1/2, but adjust: a + b = 0 Rightarrow b = -1/2 . Corrected: a = 1/2, b = -1/2 . Result: The computed value matches expected outcome and confirms correct choice as per NCERT.

Ref: NCERT Physics Textbook for Class XI and XII, Chapter: Relevant Physics topic covering fundamental principles,

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Check the dimensional consistency of W = F s cosθ, where W is work, F is force, s is distance, and θ is an angle.

LHS: [W] = [M L² T^{-2] . RHS: [F s cosθ] = [M L T^{-2] [L] × dimensionless = [M L² T^{-2] . Consistent. This follows from NCERT principle where the relation explains the outcome clearly for students in simple steps.

Ref: NCERT Physics Textbook for Class XI and XII, Chapter: Laws of Motion, Work Energy Power, Gravitation and System of Particles, Topic: Newton's laws, work-energy theorem and rotational dynamics.

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Check the dimensional consistency of v = sqrtP/rho, where v is velocity, P is pressure, and rho is density.

LHS: [v] = [L T^{-1] . RHS: [P / rho] = [M L^{-1 T^{-2] / [M L^{-3] = [L² T^{-2] . sqrt[L² T^{-2] = [L T^{-1], consistent. This follows from NCERT principle where the relation explains the outcome clearly for students in simple steps.

Ref: NCERT Physics Textbook for Class XI and XII, Chapter: Units and Measurements and Physical World, Topic: Dimensional analysis and fundamental principles.

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