J & K CET Medical J & K - CET Medical Solved Paper-2001

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    The equation of state of real gas can be expressed as \[\left( P+\frac{a}{{{V}^{2}}} \right)(V-b)=RT\], where P is the pressure, V is the volume, T is the absolute temperature and a, b and R are constants. What are the dimensions of a?

    A)  \[[{{M}^{0}}{{L}^{3}}{{T}^{-2}}]\]                            

    B) \[[{{M}^{0}}{{L}^{3}}{{T}^{0}}]\]

    C)  \[[M{{L}^{-2}}{{T}^{-2}}]\]                         

    D)  \[[M{{L}^{5}}{{T}^{-2}}]\]

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

                     We know that only quantities with similar dimensions can be added or subtracted. Given equation is \[\left( P+\frac{a}{{{V}^{2}}} \right)(V-b)=RT\] Therefore, dimensions of P = dimensions of\[\frac{a}{{{V}^{2}}}\] \[\Rightarrow \]dimensions of a = dimensions of\[P{{V}^{2}}\]                                 \[=[M{{L}^{5}}{{T}^{-2}}]\]


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