Young’s modulus of elasticity π‘Œ is expressed in terms of three derived quantities, namely, the gravitational constant 𝐺, Planck’s constant β„Ž and the speed of light 𝑐, as π‘Œ = 𝑐 π›Όβ„Ž 𝛽𝐺 𝛾 . Which of the following is the correct option? (A) 𝛼 = 7, 𝛽 = −1, 𝛾 = −2 (B) 𝛼 = −7, 𝛽 = −1, 𝛾 = −2 (C) 𝛼 = 7, 𝛽 = −1, 𝛾 = 2 (D) 𝛼 = −7, 𝛽 = 1, 𝛾 = −2

 To determine the correct exponents 

Ξ±Ξ², and Ξ³ in the equation Y=cΞ±hΞ²GΞ³, we need to perform a dimensional analysis. Here's a step-by-step breakdown:

  1. Identify the Dimensions of Each Quantity:

    • Young's Modulus (Y):

      [Y]=ForceArea=MLT2L2=ML1T2
    • Speed of Light (c):

      [c]=LT1
    • Planck's Constant (h):

      [h]=ML2T1
    • Gravitational Constant (G):

      [G]=M1L3T2
  2. Set Up the Dimensional Equation:

    [Y]=[c]Ξ±[h]Ξ²[G]Ξ³

    Substituting the dimensions:

    ML1T2=(LT1)Ξ±(ML2T1)Ξ²(M1L3T2)Ξ³
  3. Equate the Exponents for Each Fundamental Quantity:

    • Mass (M):

      1=Ξ²Ξ³
    • Length (L):

      1=Ξ±+2Ξ²+3Ξ³
    • Time (T):

      2=Ξ±Ξ²2Ξ³
  4. Solve the System of Equations:

    • From the mass equation:

      Ξ²=1+Ξ³
    • Substitute Ξ²=1+Ξ³ into the time equation:

      2=Ξ±(1+Ξ³)2Ξ³    2=Ξ±13Ξ³    Ξ±=1+3Ξ³2    Ξ±=1+3Ξ³
    • Substitute Ξ±=1+3Ξ³ and Ξ²=1+Ξ³ into the length equation:

      1=(1+3Ξ³)+2(1+Ξ³)+3Ξ³    1=1+3Ξ³+2+2Ξ³+3Ξ³    1=1+8Ξ³    8Ξ³=2    Ξ³=14
    • However, this leads to a contradiction, indicating a need to re-evaluate the approach.

  5. Re-evaluating the Approach:
    Let's consider the provided options and check which one satisfies the dimensional equation.

    • Option (A): Ξ±=7Ξ²=1Ξ³=2

      [Y]=c7h1G2=(LT1)7(ML2T1)1(M1L3T2)2

      Simplifying:

      =L7T7M1L2T1M2L6T4=M1L1T2

      This matches the dimensions of Y.

    • Option (B): Ξ±=7Ξ²=1Ξ³=2

      [Y]=c7h1G2=(LT1)7(ML2T1)1(M1L3T2)2

      Simplifying:

      =L7T7M1L2T1M2L6T4=M1L15T12

      This does not match the dimensions of Y.

    • Option (C): Ξ±=7Ξ²=1Ξ³=2

      [Y]=c7h1G2=(LT1)7(ML2T1)1(M1L3T2)2

      Simplifying:

      =L7T7M1L2T1M2L6T4=M3L11T10

      This does not match the dimensions of Y.

    • Option (D): Ξ±=7Ξ²=1Ξ³=2

      [Y]=c7h1G2=(LT1)7(ML2T1)1(M1L3T2)2

      Simplifying:

      =L7T7M1L2T1M2L6T4=M3L11T10

      This does not match the dimensions of Y.

  6. Conclusion:
    Only Option (A) satisfies the dimensional equation for Young's modulus.

Final Answer:

A

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