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3 Dimensions
8. If Area of object is 5m2 then find its value in C.G.S unit??
Physical Quantity (a) 5 × 104 cm2 (b) 3 × 104 m2
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(c) 2 × 10 cm 2 (d) 1 × 104 m2
1. Which of the following group of physical quantity can be 9. Convert 25 m/s in C.G.S unit
considered as a group of fundamental physical quantity.ssss
10. If unit of length becomes double then value of area 5m2 in
(a) Force, mass time new unit will be :-
(b) Mass, force, acceleration
1 3 5 5
(c) Velocity, time, displacement (a) (b) (c) (d)
4 2 4 2
(d) Velocity, momentum, mass
11. Convert 1 newton into Dyne.
(e) None of the above
(a) 104 (b) 105 (c) 103 (d) 107
2. Which does not have same unit as other:-
12. Convert values of 10 joule in CGS unit?
(a) watt - sec (b) kilowatt - hour
(c) eV (d) Joule - sec (a) 10 × 107 (b) 1 × 107 (c) 1 × 105 (d) 3 × 105
3. Unit of distance is : 13. In a new system of units, unit of mass is x kg, unit of
(a) Femtometer (b) Angstrom length is y metre and unit of time is z second. Now if 1
(c) Parsec (d) Light year newton = F new units then F =
(e) All of these z z2 z z
(a) (b) (c) 2 (d) 2
4. Assertion (A): Astronomical unit, light year and parsec xy xy xy x y
measures distance 14. In new system of unit, unit of length is 10 m, unit of time
Reason (R): Each has dimension of distance.
is 2s, unit of mass is 5 kg, then find unit of torque in new
(a) If both Assertion (A) & Reason (R) are True & the system of unit.
Reason (R) is a correct explanation of the Assertion (A).
(a) 125 Nm (b) 0.125 Nm
(b) If both Assertion (A) & Reason (R) are True but Reason
(R) is not a correct explanation of the Assertion (A). (c) 8 Nm (d) 8 × 10–3 Nm
(c) If Assertion (A) is True but the Reason (R) is False. 15. If unit of length 10 m and unit of mass is 5 kg and unit of
(d) If both Assertion (A) & Reason (R) are false. time is 2 sec then, find value of 10 Joule energy in new
5. Which of the following is a characteristic of unit? system of unit.
(a) The unit muSt be universally accepted 2 3 1 2
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(b) It must be invariable and well defined 25 8 16 3
(c) It must be of suitable size and easily available 16. The density of a material in CGS system of units is 4 g cm-3
(d) All the above In a system of units in which unit of length is 10 cm and unit
6. Ratio of two similar physical quantity has units. of mass is 100 g, the value of density of material will be
(a) True (b) False (a) 0.04 (b) 0.4 (c) 40 (d) 400
17. In a new system of units, unit of mass is a kg unit of length
Unit Conversion is b m and unit of time is g s. In this symstem, 10J will be
7. The magnitude of physical quantity and units are directly represented as.
proportional to each other. (a) 10a–1b2g2 (b) 10a–2b-1g-2
(a) True (b) False (c) 10a–1b-2g2 (d) 10ab2g-2
 18. Given below are two statements: 25. The unit of thermal conductivity is :
Statement I: Two physical quantities having same dimensions, (a) Wm–1K–1 (b) Hm K–1
may have different units. (c) Jm –1 K–1 (d) Wm K–1
Statement II: Shake and light year, both measure time.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate Dimension
answer from the options given below:
(a) Both statement I and statement II are correct. 26. The dimension of mutual inductance is:
(b) Statement I is correct and statement II is incorrect (a) [ML2T–2 A–1] (b) [ML2T–3 A–1]
2 –2
(c) [ML T A ] –2 (d) [ML2T–3 A–2]
(c) Statement I is incorrect and statement II is correct
(d) Both statements I and statements II are incorrect 27. The SI unit of a physical quantity is pascal-second. The
19. Light year is used to measure: dimensional formula of this quantity will be
(a) distance between stars (a) [ML-1T–1] (b) [ML-1T–2]
(b) distance between atoms (c) [ML2T–1] (d) [ML-1L3 T0]
(c) revolution time of earth around sun 28. Dimension of Stress
(d) none of these 29. Dimension of electric resistance
20. The wrong unit conversion among the following is : 30. Dimension of Self Induction
(a) 1 angstrom = 10–10 m 31. Dimension of Permeability
(b) 1 fermi = 10–15 m 32. Dimension of Magnetic field and magnetic flux
(c) 1 light year = 9.46 × 1015 m 33. Dimension of Coefficient of viscosity
(d) 1 astronomical unit = 1.496 × 10–11 m
1
21. Which of the following is not the unit of time ? 34. Dimension of should be equal to
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(a) microsecond (b) leap year (a) T2/L2 (b) T/L
(c) lunar months (d) parallactic second (c) L2/T2 (d) L/T
(e) Solar day 35. If the dimensions of a physical quantity are given by MaLbTc
22. The unit of Stefan’s constant σ is : , then the physical quantity will be
(If rate of heat radiation is given by σ AT4 where A is Area (a) Velocity if a = 1, b = 0, c = –1
and T is temperature)
(b) Acceleration if a = 1, b = 0, c = –2
(a) Wm–2K–1 (b) Wm2 K–4
–2 –4 (c) Force if a = 0, b = –1, c = – 2
(c) Wm K (d) Wm–2 K4
23. Match Column-I with Column-II and select correct option. (d) Pressure if a = 1, b = –1, c = –2
36. If E, L, M and G denote the quantities as energy, angular
Column-I Column-II momentum, mass and constant of gravitation respectively,
(A) Mega (P) 10-9 then the dimensions of P in the formula P = EL2M–5G–2 are:
(B) Nano (Q) 10-15 (a) [M0L0T0] (b) [M1L1T–2]
(C) Micro (R) 106 (c) [M0L1T0] (d) [M–1L–1T2]
(D) Femto (S) 10-6
hc5
(E) Pico (T) 10-12 37. A quantity f is given by f = G where c is speed of light,
A B C D E G universal gravitational constant and h is the Planck’s
(a) R P S T Q constant. Dimension of f is that of
(b) S P R Q T
(a) Energy (b) Momentum
(c) R P S Q T
(c) Area (d) Volume
(d) S P R T Q
38. Which two of the following five physical parameters have
24. Which of the following ratios express pressure ?
the same dimensions?
(i) Force/Area
39. Energy density 2. Refractive index
(ii) Energy/Volume
(iii) Energy/Area 40. Dielectric constant 4. Young's modulus
(iv) Force/Volume 41. Magnetic field
(a) Only (i) is correct. (b) Only (ii) is correct. (a) 1 and 4 (b) 1 and 5
(c) Only (iii) is correct. (d) Both (i) and (ii) are correct. (c) 2 and 4 (d) 3 and 5

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 39. Which of the following pairs have same dimensional formula? Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(a) Bulk modulus and energy density (a) A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I (b) A-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV
(b) Latent heat and velocity (c) A-I, B-III, C-IV, D-II (d) A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
(c) Specific heat and latent heat 45. Match List-I with List-II:
(d) Both (a) and (b) List-I List-II
40. The unit of electric flux is (Quantity) (Dimensional Formula)
A. Pressure gradient I. [M0L2 T–2]
Vm 2
(a) (b) volt-second B. Energy density II. [ML–1T–2]
C
N C. Electric field III. [M1 L–2T–2]
Nm 2
(c) (d) C2 m D. Latent heat IV. [M1 L1 T–3 A–1]
C
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
41. Match List-I with List-II:
(a) A-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV (b) A.-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I
List-I List-II (c) A-III, B-II, C-IV, D-I (d) A-II, B-III, C-I, D-IV
A. Surface tension I. kg m+1s–1 46. Match List-I with List-II:
B. Pressure II. kg m–1s–2 List-I List-II
C. Viscosity III. kg m–1s–2 A. Angular momentum I. [M L2 T–2]
D. Impulse IV. kg s–2 B. Torque II. [ML–2T–2]
Choose the correct answer from the options given below: C. Stress III. [ML2T–1]
(a) A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I (b) A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II D. Pressure gradient IV. [ML–1 T–2]
(c) A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II (d) A-II, B-I, C-III, D-IV Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
42. Match List-I with List-II: (a) A-I, B-IV, C-III, D-II (b) A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II
List-I List-II (c) A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I (d) A-IV, B-II, C-I, D-III
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47. If L, C and R are the self inductance, capacitance and

A. Torque I. kg m–1s–2
resistance respectively, which of the following does not
B. Energy density II. kg ms–1 have the dimension of time?
C. Pressure gradient III. kg m–2s–2 (a) RC (b) L/R (c) LC (d) L/C
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P

D. Impulse IV. kg m2 s–2 48. Assertion (A): The dimensional formula for product
Choose the correct answer from the options given below: of resistance and conductance is same as for dielectric
constant.
(a) A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II (b) A-I, B-IV, C-III, D-II
Reason (R): Both have dimensions of time constant
(c) A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III (d) A-IV, B-I, C-III, D-II
(a) If both Assertion (A) & Reason (R) are True & the
43. Match List-I with List-II:
Reason (R) is a correct explanation of the Assertion (A).
List-I List-II (b) If both Assertion (A) & Reason (R) are True but Reason
A. Planck's constat (h) I. [M1L2T–2] (R) is not a correct explanation of the Assertion (A).
B. Stopping potential II. [M1L1T–1] (c) If Assertion (A) is True but the Reason (R) is False.
(Vs) (d) If both Assertion (A) & Reason (R) are false.
C. Work function (f) III. [M1L2T–1] 49. The pair of quantities having same dimensions is
D. Momentum (p) IV. [M1L2T–3A–1] (a) Impulse and Surface Tension
(a) A-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV (b) A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II (b) Angular momentum and Work
(c) A-II, B-IV, C-III, D-I (d) A-I, B-III, C-IV, D-II (c) Work and Torque
44. Match List-I with List-II: (d) Young’s modulus and Energy
50. Which two of the following five physical parameters have
List-I List-II the same dimensions ?
A. Young's Modulus (Y) I. [M L–1T–1] (A) energy density (B) refractive index
B. Co-efficient of Vis- II. [M L2T–1] (C) dielectric constant (D) Young’s modulus
cosity (η) (E) magnetic field
C. Planck's Constant (h) III. [M L–1T–2] (a) A and D (b) A and E
D. Work Function (f) IV. [M L2T–2] (c) B and D (d) C and E

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51. Choose the incorrect statement (a) If both Assertion (A) & Reason (R) are True & the
(a) Solid angle has a unit but no dimensions Reason (R) is a correct explanation of the Assertion
(b) Relative density has neither unit nor dimensions (A).
(c) Universal gravitational constant (G) has a SI unit Nm2 (b) If both Assertion (A) & Reason (R) are True but Reason
kg–2 (R) is not a correct explanation of the Assertion (A).
(d) Reynolds number is having a unit (c) If Assertion (A) is True but the Reason (R) is False.
dy (d) If both Assertion (A) & Reason (R) are false.
52. If y = force and x = velocity then dimension of
dx 61. Which of the following is a dimensional constant?
(a) [MT–1] (b) [LT–2]
(a) Relative density (b) Gravitational constant
(c) [ML2T2] (d) [MLT–1]
(c) Refractive inbox (d) Poisson's ratio
53. Assertion (A): If x and y are the distances along x and y
62. The relation between [E] and [B] is
d3y
axes respectively then the dimensions of is M0 L–2 T0. (a) [E] = [B][L][T] (b) [E] = [B][L]–1[T]
dx3
(c) [E] = [B][L][T]–1 (d) [E] = [B][L]–1[T]–1
Reason (R): Dimensions of ∫ ba ydx is M0 L2 T0 63. In the expression P = El2m–5G–2, where E, m, l and G
(a) If both Assertion (A) & Reason (R) are True & the denote energy, mass, angular momentum and gravitational
Reason (R) is a correct explanation of the Assertion (A). constant, respectively.
(b) If both Assertion (A) & Reason (R) are True but Reason The dimensions of P are
(R) is not a correct explanation of the Assertion (A). (a) [MLT0] (b) [M2LT–1]
(c) If Assertion (A) is True but the Reason (R) is False. (c) [M0L0T0] (d) [M0 LT–2]
(d) If both Assertion (A) & Reason (R) are false. 64. The pairs of physical quantities that have the same dimensions
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statement I. Volumetric strain and coefficient of friction.
(d) A physical II. Disintegration constant of a radioactive substance and
(c) A physical
(1) (2) quantity does
Dimension
______ ______
quantity have
not frequency of light wave.
dimension
have dimension III. Heat capacity and gravitational potential.
(a) A IV. Stefan's constant and Wien's constant.
(b) A physical
physical
quantity does (3) (4)
Unit quantity (a) I, II and IV (b) I, III and IV
not ______ ______
have
unit
have unit (c) I, II and III (d) I and II
65. Match the following columns.
55. A unitless physical quantity may have dimension
(a) True (b) False Column-I Column-II
56. A dimensionless physical quantity may be unitless (A) A physical quantity which 1. Gravitational
has a unit but no dimen- constant
(a) True (b) False sions
57. A physical quantity have unit must have dimension
(B) A physical quantity which 2. Reynold num-
(a) True (b) False has neither unit nor dimen- ber
58. A physical quantity have dimension may have unit sions
(a) True (b) False (C) A constant which has a unit 3. Strain
59. Select correct options (D) A constant which has no 4. Plane angle
(a) Two physical quantities of different dimensions may unit
have same unit (a) 4 3 1 2 (b) 3 4 2 1
(b) Two physical quantities of different units may have
(c) 1 2 3 4 (d) 1 4 2 3
same dimensions
(c) Unit less quantities must be dimensionless / 66. Which of the following physical quantities have the same
(d) Both (b) & (c) dimensions?

(a) Electric displacement ( D ) and surface charge density
60. Assertion (A): The unit vectors iˆ, ˆj and k̂ have units of
distance and dimensions [M0L1T0] (b) Displacement current and electric field
Reason (R): The product of a scalar and a vector is a new (c) Current density and surface charge density
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 67. Which of the following is not a dimensionless quantity ? (a) If both Assertion (A) & Reason (R) are True & the
(a) Relative magnetic permeability (mr) Reason (R) is a correct explanation of the Assertion
(b) Power factor (A).
(c) Quality factor (b) If both Assertion (A) & Reason (R) are True but Reason
(d) Permeability of free space (m0) (R) is not a correct explanation of the Assertion (A).
(c) If Assertion (A) is True but the Reason (R) is False.
Principle of Homogeneity (d) If both Assertion (A) & Reason (R) are false.
α −α t
68. If P, Q, R are physical quantities having different 77. Velocity V = e then find dimension of a and b.
β
dimensions. Which of following combinations can never
be a meaningful quantity? 78. A force is represented by F = ax2 + bt1/2 where x = distance
i. PQ – R ii. PR–Q2/R and t = time. Then The dimensions of b2/a are
iii. (P–Q)/R iv. (R+Q)/P (a) M L3 T–3 (b) M L T–2
(a) i, ii, iii, iv (b) both iii and iv (c) M L–1 T–1 (d) M L2 T–3
(c) both i and ii (d) i, iii, iv 79. On the basis of dimension, decide which of the following
69. F = at + bt2, Find dimension of a and b relation for displacement of a particle is not correct
70. V = A sin(Bt) find dimension of A and B
 2πt 
b y = asin  
v at + (a)  T 
71. The velocity v of a particle at time t is given by =
t+c
, where a, b are constants. The dimensions of a,b and c are  vt 
(b) y = asin  λ 
(a) [L],[LT] and [LT–2] (b) [LT–2],[L] and [T]  
2 –2 (d) [LT–2],[LT] and [L]
(c) [L ],[T] and [LT ]  2πt   2πx 
(c) y = 2asin   cos  
 T   λ 
 a  θ
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72. An equation is given here  P + 2  = b where P= x

V =
(d) y sin ( λt )
 v  t
Pressure, V = Volume and θ = Absolute temperature. If a 80. Momentum of object is given as P = αt [1- bγx] then, find
and b are constants, the dimensions of a will be dimension of a, b and γ. Where t is time x is position.
W

(a) [MT–5T–1] (b) [ML5T–2] 81. The equation of a circle is given by x2 + y2 = a2, where a is
P

(c) [ML5T–2] (d) [M–1L5T2] the radius. If the equation is modified to change the origin
73. Electric field in a certain region is given by other than (0, 0), then find out the correct dimensions of A
  A 2
B  2  t 
= E  2 iˆ + 3 ˆj  . The SI unit of A and B are: and B in a new equation: ( x − At ) +  y −  =a 2 . The
x y   B 

dimensions of ties given as [T–1]
(a) Nm3 C-1; N m2C-1 (b) Nm2 C-1; Nm3 C-1
3
(c) Nm C; Nm C 2 (d) Nm3 C-1; Nm3 C (a) A = [L-1T], B = [LT–1] (b) A = [LT], B = [L–1T–1]
 a  (c) A = [L–1T–1], B = [LT–1](d) A = [L–1 L–1], B = [LT]
74. In the equation  x +  [ y − b ] = RT , x is pressure, y is
 y 2  82. Position of object Y is given
= Y Asin ( kx − ωt ) then, find
volume, R is universal gas constant & T is temperature.
dimension of k , ω and A .
a
The physical quantity equivalent to ratio is 83. Consider two physical quantities A and B related to each
b
(a) Impulse (b) Energy B − x2
E=
(c) Pressure gradient (d) Coefficient of viscosity other as At where Ex and t have dimensions of
75. The time dependence of a physical quantity p is given by p energy, length and time respectively. The dimension of
= p0 exp (–at2), where a is a constant and t is the time. The (AB) is
constant a (a) L-2M1T0 (b) L2M–1T1 (c) L0 M–1T–1(d) L-2M–1T1
(a) is dimensionless (b) has dimensions [T–2] 84. A force is represented by F = ax2 + bt1/2 where x = distance
(c) has dimensions [T2] (d) has dimensions of p and t = time. Then The dimensions of b2/a are
76. Assertion (A): Force is not added with pressure (a) M L3 T-3 (b) M L T–2
Reason (R): Quantities having different dimension are not –1 –2
added or subtracted. (c) M L T (d) ML2 T–3

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 85. Y = log eat then find dimension of a? 95. The frequency (v) of an oscillating liquid drop may depend
86. F = 2V – 6t. Find dimension of '2' & '6' Where F is force, V upon radius (r) of the drop, density (ρ) of liquid and the
= velocity, t = time surface tension (s) of the liquid as: v = raρbsc. The values
of a,b and c respectively are
(a) Both are dimensionless (b) MT–1, MLT–3
(c) ML–1T–2, MLT–3 (d) MTT–3, MT–1  3 1 1 3 1 1
(a)  − , − ,  (b)  , – , 
α  2 2 2 2 2 2
F=
87. Force (F) and density (d) are related as β + d Then, 3 1 1  3 1 1
the dimensions of a and b are (c)  , , −  (d)  − , , 
2 2 2  2 2 2
(a) [M3/2 L–1/2 T–2], [ML–3 T0] 96. The speed of a wave produced in H2O is given by v = λª gb
(b) [M3/2 L–1/2 T–2], [M1/2 L–3/2T0] ρc, where λ, g, ρ pare wavelength of wave, acceleration due
(c) [M2 L2 T–1], [ML–1 T–3/2] to gravity & density of water respectively. The value of a, b
(d) [MLT–2], [ML–2 T–2/3] & c respectively are :
88. The force is given in terms of time t and displacement x by 1 1
(a) 2 ,0, 2 (b) 1, 1, 0
the equation F = A cosBx + C sin Dt
AD 1 1
The dimensional formula of is (c) 1, –1, 0 (d) , ,0
B 2 2
97. If force F, area A and density D are taken as the fundamental
(a) [M2L2T–3](b) [M1L1T–2](c) [ML2T–3] (d) [M0LT–1]
units, the representation of Young's modulus 'Y' will be:
(a) [F-1A-1D–1] (b) [FA-2D2]
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(c) [ FA D] (d) [FA-1D0]
89. If force (F), acceleration (a) and time t is used as a 98. If maximum acceleration of oscillating particle is a and
fundamental P.Q. then find dimension of length in terms of maximum velocity is b, then find time period

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them :- α β 2πα 2
(a) F0a1T2 (b) Fa2T2 (c) F a2 T0 (d) F0 a T (a) 2π (b) 2pab (c) 2π (d)
β α β2
90. If time (t), energy (E) and momentum (P) taken as base
99. Plank’s constant (h), speed of light in vacuum (c) and
quantities then dimension of mass (m), is
Newton’s gravitational constant (G) are three fundamental
(a) m = k t0 P2 E–1 (b) m = k t0 P–1 E2
constants, Which of the following combinations of these
(c) m = k t P2 E (d) m = k t0 P2 E has the dimension of length?
91. If mass (M), velocity (V) and time (T) are taken as hG hG Gc
hc
fundamental units, then the dimensions of force (F) are (a) 3/2 (b) 5/2 (c) (d) h3/2
c c G
(a) [M V T] (b) [M V T–1]
100. If dimensions of critical velocity vc of a liquid flowing
(c) [M2 V T] (d) [M–1V–1T] through a tube are expressed as ɳx ρy rz where ɳ ρ r are
92. The frequency of vibrations f of a mass m suspended from the coefficient of viscosity of liquid, density of liquid and
a spring of spring constant K is given by a relation of type radius of the tube respectively, then the values of x,y and z
f = cmx Ky, where c is a dimensionless constant. The values are given by
of x and y are
(a) 1,1,1 (b) 1, –1,–1
1 1 −1 −1 (c) –1,–1,1 (d) –1,–1,–1
(a)=x = ,y (b)=x = ,y
2 2 2 2 101. If momentum [P], area [A] and time [T] are taken as
1 −1 −1 1 fundamental quantities, then the dimensional formula for
(c)=x = ,y (d)=x = ,y
2 2 2 2 coefficient of viscosity is:
93. If force acceleration and time are basic fundamental P.Q. (a) [PA–1T0] (b) [PAT–1]
then find dimension of energy –1
(c) [PA T] (d) [PA–1T–1]
(a) F2A–1T (b) F A T2 102. A spherical ball is moving through a viscous medium. If the
(c) F A T–2 (d) F A –1T viscous force acting on the ball is proportional to speed of
94. If surface tension (S), moment of inertia (I) and Planck’s the ball, then the dimensions of proportionality constant is
constant (h), were to be taken as the fundamental units, the (a) [M L–1 T–1] (b) [M L–2 T–1]
dimensional formula for linear momentum would be (c) [M L T–2] (d) [M L0 T–1]
(a) S3/2[I1/2h0] (b) S1/2[I1/2h0] 103. Force acting on object is proportional to squre of velocity
(c) S1/2[I1/2h–1] (d) S1/2[I3/2h–1] then find dimensions of proportional constant.

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 104. A physical quantity of the dimensions of length that can be (a) Dimensions of b is same as that of force
e 2 (b) Dimensions of a–1x is same as that of energy
formed out of c, G and is c. is velocity of light, G is (c) Dimensions of η–1sin q theta is same as that of ab
4πε 0
universal constant of gravitation and θ is charge] (d) Dimensions of a is same as that of b
1/2 1/2 111. If E and H represents the intensity of electric field and
1  e2   e2  magnetising field respectively, then the unit of E/H will be:
(a) 2 G  2
(b) c G 
c  4πε 0   4πε 0  (a) Joule (b) Newton
1/2
1  e2  (c) Ohm (d) Mho
1 e2    
(c) 2   (d) G
c  G4πε 0  c 4πε 0 112. A physical quantity S is defined as =
 
S ( )
E × B / µ0 ,
105. The speed of light C gravitational constant G and plant where E is electric field, B is magnetic field and µ0 is

constant h are taken as fundamental P.Q then the dimension the permeability of free space. The dimensions of S are the
of time in the new system of unit same as the dimensions of which of the following quantity
(a) G+1/2 h1/2 C-5/2 (b) G–1/2 h1/2 C-1/2 (ies)?
(c) G1/2 h1/2 C3/2 (d) G–1/2 h–1/2 C-1/2 Energy Force
106. In a new system of units energy (E), density (d) and power (a) (b)
Charge × Current Length×Time
(P) are taken as fundamental units, then the dimensional
formula of universal gravitational constant G will be Energy Power
(c) (d)
(a) [E-1d–2P2] (b) [E-1d–1P2] Volume Area
(c) [E2 d–1 P–1] (d) [E1 d–2 P–2] 113. Identify the pair of physical quantities that have same
107. Let us consider a system of units in which mass and angular dimensions:
momentum are dimensionless. If length has dimension of L, (a) Velocity gradient and decay constant
which of the following statement (s) is/are correct? (b) Wien’s constant and Stefan constant
(a) The dimension of force is L–3 (c) Angular frequency and angular momentum
(b) The dimension of energy of L–2
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(c) The dimension of power is L–5 114. Which of the following physical quantities have the same
(d) The dimension of linear momentum is L–1 dimensions?
108. Young's modulus of elasticity Y is expressed in terms of 
(a) Electric displacement ( D ) and surface charge density
three derived quantities, namely, the gravitational constant
(b) Displacement current and electric field
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Which of the following is the correct option? (c) Current density and surface charge density
(a) a = 7, b = –1, g = –2 (b) a = –7, b = –1, g = –2 (d) Electric potential and energy
(c) a = 7, b = –1, g = –2 (d) a = –7, b = 1, g = –2 115. Which of the following is not a dimensionless quantity?
109. Velocity (v) and acceleration (a) in two systems of units (a) Relative magnetic permeability (μr)
1 and 2 are related as respectively. Here m and n are (b) Power factor
constants. The relations for distance and time in two
(c) Quality factor
systems respectively are:
(d) Permeability of free space (μ0)
n3 n2 116. Which of the following combinations has the dimension of
=
(a) L1 L=
2 and T1 T2
m3 m electrical resistance (Σ0 is the permittivity of vacuum and
n4 n2 μ0 is the permeability of vacuum)?
(b) L1
= = L2 and T1 T2
m2 m ∈0 µ0 ∈0 µ0
(a) (b) ∈ (c) (d)
n2
n 4
µ0 0 µ0 ∈0
(c) L1
= = L2 and T1 T2
m m2 117. Dimensional formula for thermal conductivity is (here K
n 2
n 4 denotes the temperature):
=(d) L1 L= 2 and T1 T2
m m2 (a) MLT–3 K–1 (b) MLT–2 K–2
110. Consider the efficiency of Carnot's engine is given by (c) MLT–2 K (d) MLT–3 K
αβ βx 118. Amount of solar energy received on the earth’s surface per
η= log e where a and b are constants. If T
sin θ kT unit area per unit time is defined a solar constant. Dimension
is temperature, k is Boltzman constant, q is angular of solar constant is
displacement and x has the dimensions of length. Then, (a) ML2T–2 (b) MLT–2
choose the incorrect option (c) M2L0T–1 (d) ML0T–3

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119. Which of the following equation can be derived 125. Give the number of significant figures in each measurement.
dimensionally?? (i) 60.36.7 m (ii) 0.006606 s
1 2 (iii) 61.2.002 kg (iv) 306,490,000 people
(a) s= vt − at (b) v2 = u2 ×2as
2 126. The number of significant figures in 3.04 × 1023 is:
ω 2r 2 d (a) 2 (b) 3 (c) 23 (d) 25
(c) h = (d) v = 127. The number of significant figures in 0.01020 is:
2g t
(a) 1 (b) 2 (c) 3 (d) 4
120. The method of dimensions cannot be applied to derive the
128. Match the list -I with List-II
formula for physical quantity which depends on
List-I List-II
(a) Two different physical quantities
(I) 1001 (A) 3
(b) Three physical quantities in which two have same
dimensions (II) 010.1 (B) 4
(c) More than three physical quantities (III) 100.100 (C) 5
(IV) 0.0010010 (D) 6
(d) Both (b) & (c)
129. Given P = 0.0030 m, Q = 2.40 m and R = 3000 m, the
121. Which of the following equation can not be derived
number of significant figures in P,Q,R are respectively :
dimensionally
(a) 1, 2, 1 (b) 2, 3, 1
(a) F = 6 prɳ (b) q = wt (c) 4, 2, 1 (d) 4, 2, 4
dθ
(c) = ρ Av (d) P = ρgh 130. How many significant figures should the answer to this
dt

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1.014 + 0.07
122. Fill in the blanks with correct statement, according to given calculation contain? =
5.11
statement
(a) 2 (b) 3 (c) 4 (d) 1
(c) (d) 131. Add these three length : l1 = 0.307m, 0.52 m and 0.4 m
Equation Equation (a) 1.22 m (b) 1.2 m
Physically (1) (2)
is is
correctness ______ ______ (c) 1.3 m (d) 1.7 m
physically physically
wrong correct 4.327
132. Number of significant digit in the result of m.
(a) Equa- (b) Equa- 2.515
Dimen- tion tion (a) 2 (b) 4 (c) 3 (d) 5
(3) (4) 133. Taking into account of significant digit. What is the value of
sional is dimen- is dimen-
______ ______ 9.99 m – 0.0099 m.
correctness sional sional
wrong correct (a) 9.98 m (b) 9.890 m
(c) 9.9 m (d) 9.9801 m
123. A student when discussing the properties of medium writes
134. Express the final answer to the proper number of significant
velocity of light in vacuum = velocity of light in medium.
figures.
This formula is
(i) 101.2 + 18.702 = ?
(a) Dimensionally correct (b) Dimensionally incorrect
(ii) 202.88 – 1.013 = ?
(c) Numerically incorrect (d) Both (a) and (c) 1.5
124. Assertion (A): Work = Torque is dimensionally correct 135. is equal to
1.5
but not physically. (a) 1 (b) 1.0 (c) 1.00 (d) 1.000
Reason (R): Dimensional correctness of an equation 136. When 96.54 is divided by 2.40, the correct result is:
ensures its physical correctness) (a) 40.2250 (b) 4.0225
(a) If both Assertion (A) & Reason (R) are True & the (c) 40.23 (d) 40.2
Reason (R) is a correct explanation of the Assertion (A). 137. Which of the following reading is most accurate?
(b) If both Assertion (A) & Reason (R) are True but Reason (a) 2.4 m (b) 2.41 m (c) 2 m (d) 2.413 m
(R) is not a correct explanation of the Assertion (A). 138. For greater accuracy, the quantity with higher power should
(c) If Assertion (A) is True but the Reason (R) is False. have least error.
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 139. The mean length of an object is 5 cm. Which of the following 150. In an experiment to find acceleration due to gravity (g)
measurements is most accurate? using simple pendulum, time period of 0.5 s is measured
(a) 4.9 cm (b) 4.805 cm from time of 100 oscillation with a watch of 1s resolution.
If measured value of length is 10 cm known to 1 mm
(c) 5.25 cm (d) 5.4 cm
accuracy. The accuracy in the determination of g is found
to be x%. The value of x is
Error Analysis
140. Smaller the least count, higher is the accurate of 151.
measurement. True
True value value
(a) True (b) False
141. Absolute error of the measurement is defined as Assertion (A): Instrument (i) is less accurate but more

(a) The magnitude of the difference between individual precise.
and the true value of quantity Reason (R): We will prefer instrument (i) for
(b) The difference between individual and the true value measurement.
(c) Positive or negative value (a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are correct and
(d) Both (b) and (c) Reason (R) is correct explanation of Assertion (A).
142. Absolute error is not dimensionless quantity. (b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are correct and
(a) True (b) False Reason (R) is not correct explanation of Assertion (A).
143. If absolute error and actual value of a number are 5, 15 (c) Assertion (A) is correct but Reason (R) is wrong.
respectively then relative error is (d) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are wrong.
1 3 100
(a) (b) (c) 3 (d) Relative Error
3 2 3
144. In a series of successive measurements in an experiment, the
readings of the period of oscillation of a simple pendulum 152. Value of A = (10 ± 0.1) m and B = (20 ± 0.5) m then find:
were round to be 2.63s, 2.56s, 2.42s, 2.71s and 2.80s. (i) x = B + A (ii) y = B – A
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(iii) z = B.A (iv) m = B/A
(i) The mean value of the period of oscillation
(ii) The absolute error in each measurement 153. Apublic park, in the form of a square, has an area of (100 ± 0.2) m2.
(iii) The mean absolute errог The side of park is
(iv) The relative error (a) (10 ± 0.01) m (b) (10 ± 0.1) m
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(v) The percentage error (c) (10 ± 0.02) m (d) (10 ± 0.2) m
145. Assertion (A): T1 = (104° ± 0.3)°C; T2 = (100 ± 0.1)°C.
T1 – T2 = (4 ± 0.4)°C; T1 + T2 = (204 ± 0.4)°C 154. If temprature T1 = (340 K ± 5K) and T2 = (300K ± 10 K)
Reason (R): Mean absolute error is added always but not find error in temprature difference.
applicable for absolute value. (a) 50K (b) 40K (c) 15K (d) 5K
(a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason 155. The external and internal diameters of a hollow cylinder are
(R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A). measured to be (4.23 ± 0.01) cm and (3.89 ± 0.01) cm. The
(b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true but Reason
thickness of the wall of the cylinder is:
(R) is NOT the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
(c) Assertion (A) is true but Reason (R) is false. (a) (0.34 ± 0.02) cm (b) (0.17 ± 0.02) cm
(d) Assertion (A) is false but Reason (R) is true. (c) (0.17 ± 0.01) cm (d) (0.34 ± 0.01) cm
146. Kallua measure mass of object as m = 4.95 kg.Where True 156. The temprature of two bodies measured are q1 = 10°C ±
mass is 5kg. What is percetage error? 0.4°C and q2 = 40°C ± 0.3°C. Find the sum and difference
147. Relative error is a dimensionless quantity. in temprature with error limit.
(a) True (b) False
148. A wire has a mass (0.3 ± 0.003) g, radius (0.5 ± 0.005) mm 157. Percentage error in measuring the radius and mass of a
and length (6 ± 0.06) cm. The maximum percentage error solid sphere are 2% & 1% respectively. Then error in
in the measurement of its density is: measurement of moment of inertia with respect to its
(a) 1 (b) 2 (c) 3 (d) 4 diameter is :-
149. In an experiment to measure the height of a bridge by (a) 3% (b) 6% (c) 5% (d) 4%
dropping stone into water underneath, if the error in
158. In an experiment four quantities a, b, c and d are measured
measurement of time is 0.1 s at the end of 2 s, then the error
with percentage error 1%, 2%, 3% and 4%, respectively.
in estimation of height of bridge will be
(a) 0.49 m (b) 0.98 m a 3b 2
Quantity P is calculate as follows: P = , % error in P
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(a) 10% (b) 7% (c) 4% (d) 14% least count 0.1 cm. Its diameter is measured with Vernier
159. The error in measuring the mass and radius of a solid sphere caliper's having least count 0.01 cm. Given that length is 5
are ±1% and ±0.5% respectively. The error in calculation of cm and radius is 2 cm. The percentage error in the calculated
value of volume will be
the moment of inertia of the solid sphere will be about:
(a) ±1.5% (b) +2.5% (c) ±3% (d) ±2 (a) 1% (b) 2% (c) 3% (d) 4%
160. A force F is applied on a square area of side L. If the 169. The relative error in the determination of the surface area of
percentage error in the measurement of L is 2% and that in sphere is a. Then the relative error in the determination of
F is 4%, what is the maximum percentage error in pressure? its volume is:

(a) 2% (b) 4% (c) 6% (d) 8% 3 2 5

(a) α (b) α (c) α (d) a
161. If the percentage error in the measurement of momentum 2 3 2
and mass of an object are 2% and 3% respectively, then 170. y = sinq find percentage error in y if percentage error in q is
maximum percentage error in the calculate value of its 2% at q = p/6 rad.
kinetic energy is 171. If y = m tanq, where m is constant then find angle at which
(a) 2% (b) 1% (c) 5% (d) 7% % error in 'y' will be minimum.
162. A rectangular plate has length (2 + 0.02) cm and width (1 ± 172. Find percentage error in length of simple pendulum if %
0.01) cm. The maximum percentage error in the measurement error in time is 4% and acceleration due to gravity is 2%
of its area is
173. If error in measurment of speed is 50% then find % error in
(a) 1% (b) 2% (c) 3% (d) 5% kinetic energy.
163. The least count of a stop watch is 1/5 second. The time of
20 oscillations of a pendulum is measured to be 25 seconds. 174. Two wire of resistance R1 = (50 ± 2) W and R2 = (100 ± 4)
The maximum percentage error in the measurement of time W, find equivalent capacitance in (I) series (II) parallel with
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will be
(a) 0.1% (b) 0.8% (c) 1.8% (d) 8% Types of Instruments & Least Count
164. A physical quantity is represented by X = [Ma Lb T–c]. If
percentage error in the measurement of M, L and T are a%,
b% and g% respectively, then maximum percentage error in 175. If measured length of Rod is 1.56 cm then instrument used
measurement of X should be (Given that a, b and g are very is
small) (a) metre scale (b) Vernier caliper
(a) (aa – bb + gc)% (b) (aa + bb + gc)% (c) screw gauge
(c) (aa – bb – gc)% (d) (aa + bb – gc)%
176. Write down name of measuring instrument for given
165. The acceleration due to gravity is measured on the surface of measurement:
earth by using a simple pendulum. If a and b are relative errors
in the measurement of length and time period respectively, (1) 87.3 mm (5) 8.53 cm
then percentage error in the measurement of acceleration due (2) 0.831 cm (6) 8.96 mm
to gravity is
(3) 6.7 cm (7) 9.812 cm
 1 
(a)  α + β  (b) (a – 2b) (4) 6.7 mm
 2 
177. A student measured the length of a rod and wrote it as 3.50
(c) (2a + b) × 100 (d) (a + 2b) × 100 cm. Which instrument did he use to measure it?
l
166. Time period of simple pendulum T = 2π , l is about (a) A screw gauge having 100 divisions in the circular
g
100 cm and is known to have 1 mm accuracy. Time period scale and pitch as 1 mm.
(b) A screw gauge having 50 divisions in the circular scale
is 2s. The time of 100 oscillation measured by stop watch
of L.C. 0.1.S. percentage error in g. and pitch as 1 mm.
167. The radius of a sphere is (5.3 ± 0.1) cm. The percentage (c) A meter scale.
error in its volume is (d) A Vernier caliper where the 10 divisions in Vernier
0.1 0.1 scale matches with 9 division in main scale and main
(a) × 100 (b) 3 × × 100 scale has 10 divisions in 1 cm.
5.3 5.3
178. Given below are two statements:
3 0.1 0.1
(c) × × 100 (d) 6 × × 100 Statement I: Least count of a screw gauge is directly
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pitch has greater accuracy. Reading on Vernier Calliper
In the light of the above statements, choose the most
appropriate answer from the options given below: 185. In the given Vernier scale, 10 divisions of the vernier scale
(a) Both statement I and statement II are correct is matching with 9 divisions of the main scale as shown in
(b) Statement I is correct and statement II is incorrect the first figure. Find the diameter of the object in the second
figure. Assume the edge of the vernier as '0' of the verrnier.
(c) Statement I is incorrect and statement II is correct.
0 mm 10 20 30
(d) Both statements I and statements II are incorrect
179. Match the quantities in column –I to dimensions in column-
II. R is resistance, L is inductance, C is capacitance, H is
latent heat and S is specific heat.
Column-I Column-II
(A) LC (p) L2T–2
0 mm 10 20 30
(B) LR (q) L2T–2K–1
(C) H (r) T2
(D) S (s) M2L4T–5A–4
(a) A→r, B→s, C→p, D→q(b) A→s, B→p ,C→r, D→q
(c) A→p, B→s,C→r, D→q(d) A→q, B→s,C→r, D→q

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180. In certain vernier callipers, 25 divisions on the vernier scale 186. Find the zero correction in the given figure.
have the same length as 24 divisions on the main scale. One
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division on the main scale is 1 mm long. The least count of 0 1 2 cm

main
the instrument is scale
(a) 0.04 mm (b) 0.01 mm (c) 0.02 mm (d) 0.08 mm
181. In a Vernier calliper, one main scale division is x cm and n vernier
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division of Vernier scale coincide with (n – 1) division of the 0 5 10 scale

main scale. The least count of the Vernier caliper in cm is: (a) 0.4 mm (b) 0.5 mm
 n −1  nx x x (c) –0.5 mm (d) –0.4 mm
(a)   x (b) (c) (d)
 n  (n − 1) n n −1 187. The least count of the main scale of a vernier calipers is 1 mm.
182. The main scale of a Vernier callipers has n divisions/cm. Its vernier scale is divided into 10 divisions and coincide with
n divisions of the Vernier scale coincide with (n – 1) 9 divisions of the main scale. When jaws are touching each
divisions of main scale. The least count of the Vernier other, the 7th division of vernier scale coincides with a
callipers is division of main scale and the zero of vernier scale is lying
1 1 right side of the zero of main scale. When this vernier is
(a) cm (b) cm
(n + 1)(n − 1) n used to measure length of cylinder the zero of the vernier
1 1 scale between 3.1 cm and 3.2 cm and 4th VSD coincides
(c) cm (d) cm with a main scale division. The length of the cylinder is
n2 n(n + 1)
183. One cm on the main scale of vernier callipers is divided into (VSD is vernier scale division)
ten equal parts. If 20 divisions of vernier scale coincide with (a) 2.99 cm (b) 3.07 cm
8 small divisions of the main scale. What will be the least (c) 3.21 cm (d) 3.2 cm
count of callipers?
184. A hypothetical Vernier scale of a travelling microscope has Screw Gauge
40 divisions which is equal to 38 main scale divisions. If
each main scale division is 1.2 mm, then minimum error in 188. A screw gauge has least count of 0.01 mm and there arc
the measurement of length is 50 divisions in its circular scale. The pitch of the screw
(a) 0.6 mm (b) 1.2 mm gauge is
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189. A screw gauge has 50 divisions on its circular scale. The  P  45  45 
 N 
circular scale is 4 units ahead of the pitch scale marking, (a)   2 +  mm (b)   2 +  mm
 N  100   P  N
prior to use. Upon one complete rotation of the circular
scale, a displacement of 0.5 mm is noticed on the pitch  2 45   45 P 
scale. The nature of zero error involved and the least count (c) P  +  mm (d)  2 + ×  mm
 N 100   100 N 
of the screw gauge, are respectively:
(a) Positive, 0.1 mm (b) Positive, 0.1 µm 194. There are 100 divisions on the circular scale of a screw gauge
(c) Positive, 10 µm (d) Negative, 2 µm of pitch 1 mm. With no measuring quantity in between the
jaws, the zero of the circular scale lies 5 divisions below the
190. Assertion (A): If in five complete rotations of the circular
scale, the distance travelled on main scale of the screw reference line. The diameter of a wire is then measured using
gauge is 5 mm and there are 50 total divisions on circular this screw gauge. It is found the 4 linear scale divisions are
scale, then least count is 0.001 cm. clearly visible while 60 divisions on circular scale coincide
Reason (R): with the reference line. The diameter of the wire is:
Pitch
Least Count = (a) 4.65 mm (b) 4.55 mm (c) 4.60 mm (d) 3.35 mm
Total divisions on circular sclae
In the light of the above statements, choose the most
appropriate answer from the options given below : Types of Error
(a) Assertion (A) is not correct but Reason (R) is correct.
195. Zero error of an instrument introduces:
(b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are correct and
Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A). (a) Systematic errors (b) Random errors
(c) Assertion (A) is correct but Reason (R) is not correct. (c) Both (d) None
(d) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are correct and Reason 196. Assertion (A): In Vernier caliper, if positive zero error
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will be more than actual Reading.
Reading on Screw Guage Reason (R): The Zero error in Vernier caliper might have
happened due to manufacturing defect or due to rough
191. A student measured the diameter of a small steel ball using a
handling.
screw gauge of least count 0.001 cm. The main scale reading
is 5 mm and zero of circular scale division coincides with (a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason
25 divisions above the reference level. If screw gauge has a (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
zero error of –0.004 cm, the correct diameter of the ball is (b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true but Reason
(a) 0.521 cm (b) 0.525 cm (c) 0.053 cm (d) 0.529 cm (R) is NOT the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
192. Two full turns of the circular scale of gauge cover a distance of (c) Assertion (A) is true but Reason (R) is false.
1 mm on scale. The total number of divisions on circular scale (d) Assertion (A) is false but Reason (R) is true.
is 50. Further, it is found that screw gauge has a zero error of
197. In 5 number of observation systematic error is 12% then
-0.03 mm. While measuring the diameter of a thin wire a
student notes the main scale reading of 3 mm and the number find error in 20 observation?
of circular scale division in line, with the main scale as 35. The 198. In 5 number of observation random error is 12% then find
diameter of the wire is error in 20 observation?
(a) 3.32 mm (b) 3.73 mm (c) 3.67 mm (d) 3.38 mm 199. Given below are two statements:
193. Consider a screw gauge without any zero error. What will
Statement I: Absolute error is unitless and dimensionless.
be the final reading corresponding to the final state as
shown? It is given that the circular head translates P MSD Statement II: All types of errors are unitless and
in N rotations. One MSD is equal to 1 mm. dimensionless.
Circular Scale In the light of the above statements, choose the most
appropriate
answer from the options given below:
Line of (a) Both statement I and statement II are correct
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(b) Statement I is correct and statement II is incorrect.
(c) Statement I is incorrect and statement II is correct
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Direction: In the questions given below, the first statement is 11. Assertion (A): Temperature cannot be expressed as a
given as Assertion(A) and other as Reason(R). for each ques- derived quantity in terms of length and mass.
tions, choose correct option from the following Reason (R): Temperature is a fundamental quantity.
(a) If both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and
12. Assertion (A): Quality factor is dimensionless.
Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
(b) If both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true but Reason (R): Quality factor depends on resistance,

Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion inductance and capacitance of LCR series circuit.
(A). 13. Assertion (A): The unit of EMF is Joule/Coulomb.
(c) If Assertion (A) is true but Reason (R) is false. Reason (R): EMF is an electromagnetic force.
(d) If both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are false. 14. Assertion (A): A physical quantity is measured and its
1. Assertion (A): Force can be added to pressure. value is always found to be nu; where n is the numerical
Reason (R): Force and pressure have same dimensions. value and u is the unit.
2. Assertion (A): Both velocity and speed have same 1
Reason (R): n ∝ .
dimensions. u
Reason (R): Velocity cannot be added to speed. 15. Assertion (A): The random error in the arithmetic mean of
100 observations is x; then random error in the arithmetic
3. Assertion (A): The given equation x = x0 + u0t + 1/2 at2 is
mean of 400 observations would be x/4.
dimensionally correct, where x is the distance travelled by
a particle in time t, initial position x0 initial velocity u0 and Reason (R): Arithmetic mean of the magnitudes of absolute
uniform acceleration a is along the direction of motion. errors in n measurements of the quantity is represented by
Reason (R): Dimensional analysis can be used for ∆a + ∆a2 + ...... + ∆an
∆a = 1
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checking the dimensional consistency or homogeneity of n

the equation. 16. Assertion (A): Systematic error can be minimised.
4. Assertion (A): Mass, length and time are fundamental
Reason (R): Systematic error can be calculated.

physical quantities.
Reason (R): They are independent of each other. 17. Assertion (A): The period of oscillation of a simple
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pendulum in the experiment is recorded as 2.63 s, 2.56 s, 2.42

5. Assertion (A): Density is a derived physical quantity.
s, 2.71 s and 2.80 s, respectively. The average absolute error
Reason (R): Density cannot be derived from the is 0.11 s.
fundamental physical quantities.
Reason (R): Mean absolute error

6. Assertion (A): When we change the unit of measurement
Sum of absolute errors
of a quantity, its numerical value changes. =
Reason (R): Smaller the unit of measurement, smaller is its Numbers of observations
numerical value. 18. Assertion (A): Measurement’s precision is determined by
7. Assertion (A): L/R and CR both have the same dimensions. least count of measuring instrument.
Reason (R): L/R and CR both have the dimension of time. Reason (R): Smaller the least count, more is the precision

8. Assertion (A): A screw gauge having a smaller value of 19. Assertion (A): Specific gravity of liquid is dimensionless.
pitch has greater accuracy. Reason (R): It is the ratio of density of liquid to density of

Reason (R): The least count of screw gauge is directly water.
propor- tional to the number of divisions on circular scale.
20. Assertion (A): Methods of dimensions cannot be used for
9. Assertion (A): All unitless quantities are dimensionless. deriving formula containing trigonometric ratios.
Reason (R): Dimensions are exponent raised to fundamental Reason (R): Trigonometric ratios have no dimensions.

units in derived units.
21. Assertion (A): Both plane and solid angles are fundamental
10. Assertion (A): Power of an engine depends on mass, angular
units.
speed, torque and angular momentum, so the formula of
power is not derived with the help of dimensional method. Reason (R): Both have the same units.

Reason (R): In mechanics, if a particular quantity depends 22. Assertion (A): Astronomical unit is a unit for measuring
on more than three quantities, then we cannot derive the large distances.
formula of the quantity by the help of dimensional method. Reason (R): It is the distance covered by light in one year.

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1. (a) 2. (d) 3. (e) 4. (a) 5. (d) 6. (b) 7. (b) 8. (a) 9. 2500 m/s
10. (c) 11. (b) 12. (a) 13. (b) 14. (a) 15. (a) 16. (c) 17. (c) 18. (b) 19. (a)
20. (d) 21. (d) 22. (c) 23. (c) 24. (d) 25. (a) 26. (c) 27. (a) 28. ML–1T–2 29. ML2T–3A–2
30. ML2T–2A–2 31. MLT–2A–2 32. MT–2A–1, ML2T–2A–1 33. ML–1T–134. (c) 35. (d)
36. (a) 37. (a) 38. (a) 39. (a) 40. (c) 41. (a) 42. (d) 43. (b) 44. (b) 45. (c)
46. (b) 47. (d) 48. (c) 49. (c) 50. (a) 51. (d) 52. (a) 53. (b) 54. (1) May have dimen-
sion/may be dimensionless, (2) Must be dimensionless/does not have dimension, (3) Must have unit, (4) May or may not have unit
55. (b) 56. (a) 57. (b) 58. (b) 59. (d) 60. (d) 61. (b) 62. (c) 63. (c) 64. (d)
65. (a) 66. (a) 67. (d) 68. (b) 69. a = MLT–3, b = MLT–4 70. A = LT–1, B = T–1 71. (b)
72. (c) 73. (b) 74. (b) 75. (b) 76. (a) 77. b = L–1 , a= T–1 78. (a) 79. (d)
80. a = [MLT–2], b= [M0L0T0], g= [L–1] 81. (b) 82. A = L1, k= L–1, w= T–1 83. (b) 84. (a)
85. a = T–1 86. (b) 87. (b) 88. (c) 89. (a) 90. (a) 91. (b) 92. (d) 93. (b) 94. (b)
95. (a) 96. (d) 97. (d) 98. (c) 99. (a) 100. (b) 101. (a)
102. (d) 103. (d) 104. (a)
105. (a) 106. (b) 107. (a,b,d) 108. (a) 109. (a) 110. (d) 111. (c)
112. (b, d) 113. (a) 114. (a)
115. (d) 116. (d) 117. (a) 118. (d) 119. (d) 120. (d) 121. (a)
122. (1) Must be physically wrong, (2)

Units and Dimensions

a
May or amy not physically correct, (3) May or may be dimensionally correct (4)Must be dimensionally correct S n =
u + (2n − 1)
2
(Snth → dimensionally correct becouse it is displacement in one sec.) 123. (d) 124. (c)

125. (i) 3, (ii) 4, (iii) 4, (iv) infinite. 126. (b) 127. (d) 128. I-B, II-A, III-D, IV-C 129. (b) 130. (b)
131. (b) 132. (b) 133. (a) 134. (i) 119.9 (ii) 201.87 135. (b) 136. (d) 137. (d) 138. (a) 139. (a)
140. (a) 141. (a) 142. (a) 143. (a) 144. (i) 2.62, (ii) 0.01, 0.06, 0.2, 0.09, 0.18, (iii) 0.11, (iv) 0.042, (iv) 4.2%
145.(a) 146. 1% 147. (a)
Dx 0.6 Dy 0.6 ∆z  0.5 0.1  Dm 7
148. (d) 149. (c) 150. 5% 151. (b) 152. (i) = , (ii) = , (iii) =  +  , (iv) =
x 30 y 10 z  20 10  m 200
153. (a) 154. (c) 155. (a) 156. sum = (50 ± 0.7)°C, Difference = (30 ± 0.7)°C 157. (c) 158. (d) 159. (d)
160. (d) 161. (d) 162. (b) 163. (b) 164. (b) 165. (d) 166. 10.1% 167. (b) 168. (c) 169. (a)
π
170. % 171. 45° 172. 10% 173. 125% 174. (I) (150 ± 6 ) W, (II) (33.1 ± 3.1 ) W 175. (b)
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176. (1) Vernier Calliper, (2) screw gauge, (3) metre scale, (4) Vernier Calliper, (5) Vernier Calliper, (6) screw gauge, (7) screw gauge 14
177. (d) 178. (c) 179. (a) 180. (a) 181. (c) 182. (c) 183. 12/20 184. (c) 185. 15.6 mm
186. (b) 187. (b) 188. (c) 189. (c) 190. (a) 191. (d) 192. (d) 193. (d) 194. (b)
195. (a) 196. (b) 197. 12% 198. 3% 199. (d)

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1. (d) 2. (b) 3. (a) 4. (a) 5. (c) 6. (c) 7. (a) 8. (c) 9. (b) 10. (a)
11. (a) 12. (b) 13. (b) 14. (a) 15. (b) 16. (d) 17. (a) 18. (a) 19. (a) 20. (a)
21. (d) 22. (d)

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