Numerical Problems of Dimensions for Practice

1. A planet moves around sun in a circular orbit. Assuming that period of revolution(T) depends upon radius of
orbit(R), mass of planet(M) and Gravitational Constant(G). Derive an expression for time period(T).
(𝑻𝟐 = 𝑲𝑹𝟑 /𝑮𝑴)
2. Use the method of dimension to derive relation for lift force per unit wing span(ф) on an aircraft wing of
width(L), moving with velocity(v) through air of density(ρ). (ф=𝑲𝑳𝒗𝟐 𝛒 )
3. The viscosity of a gas depends on mass(m), effective diameter(d) and mean speed of molecules(v). Use
dimensional analysis to deduce relation for η as a function of these variables. (𝛈 = 𝐊𝐦𝐯/𝐝𝟐 )
4. 5 The speed of sound(v) through a medium depends upon density(D) and modulus of elasticity(E). Deduce
𝟏
𝑬 𝟐
formula for speed of light. (𝒗 = 𝑲 (𝑫) )

5. Construct new physical quantities having dimensions of mass and length in terms of Gravitational
constant(G), planks constant(h) and velocity of light(c). (𝒄𝟏/𝟐 𝒉𝟏/𝟐 𝑮−𝟏/𝟐 ); (𝑮𝟏/𝟐 𝒉𝟏/𝟐 𝒄−𝟑/𝟐)
6. If instead of choosing mass, length and time as fundamental quantities, if we choose velocity, acceleration and
force as fundamental quantities and express their dimensions as V,A and F. How would you express linear
momentum, angular momentum and Young’s Modulus in terms of V,A and F.
(𝑽𝟏 𝑨−𝟏 𝑭𝟏 ) ( 𝑽𝟑 𝑨−𝟐 𝑭𝟏) (𝑽−𝟒 𝑨𝟐 𝑭𝟏)
7. Given that G in cgs system is 6.67x10−8 dyne 𝑐𝑚2 /𝑔2 , find its value in MKS system.
( 6.67x𝟏𝟎−𝟏𝟏 N 𝒎𝟐 /𝑲𝒈𝟐 )
8. Convert value of stefan’s constant from CGS to SI system if its value is 5.67x10−5 erg 𝑐𝑚−2 𝑠 −1 𝐾 −4
(5.67x𝟏𝟎−𝟖 J 𝒎−𝟐 𝒔−𝟏 𝑲−𝟒 )
9. Convert 1 MW on a system whose fundamental units of mass, length and time are respectively 10
Kg, 1 dm and 1 min. (2.16x𝟏𝟎𝟏𝟐 units)
10. If units of force, energy and velocity are 20 N, 200 J and 5 m/s, find the units of length mass and
time. (10 m, 8 Kg, 2 s)
11. If unit of force is 1 KN, unit of length 1 Km and the unit of time is 100 s, what will be the unit of
mass ? (𝟏𝟎𝟒 Kg)
12. Determine the number of significant figures in the following:
(i) 2.000 (v) 5.049
(ii) 5100 (vi) 0.1890
(iii) 0.050 (vii) 1.90 x 1012
(iv) 0.009 (viii) 0.020800
13. Round off the following as indicated:
18.35 up to 3 digits
143.45 up to 4 digits
18967 up to 3 digits
12.653 up to 3 digits
 248337 up to 3 digits
321.135 up to 5 digits
2.5946 x 10−4 up to 2 digits
14. Add 7.21,12.141 and 0.0028 with due regard to significant figures (19.35)

15. Subtract 2.5x10−6 from 4.0 x 10−4 with due regard to significant figures (4.0 x 𝟏𝟎−𝟒 )

16. Subtract 4.2713 from 6.807 with due regard to significant figures. (2.535)

17. Solve the following with due regard to significant figures:

(i) 75.5 x 125.2 x 0.51 (4800)

2.51 x 10−4 x 1.81 x 107

18. Each side of a cube is measured to be 7.203 m. What are total surface area and the volume of the cube to
appropriate significant figures ? (311.3 𝒎𝟐 , 373.7 𝒎𝟑 )
19. The number of particles crossing a unit area perpendicular to X axis in unit time is given by
n2−n1
𝑛 = −D Where n1 and n2 are number of particles per unit volume for values of x meant to be x1
x2−x1
and x2. Find dimensions of diffusion constant D.