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The equation of a wave is given by Y=Asinω(xvk)Y = A \sin \omega (\frac{x}{v} - k) where ω\omega is the angular velocity, xx is length and vv is the linear velocity. The dimension of kk is:

A

LT

B

T

C

T⁻¹

D

Step-by-Step Solution

To find the dimensions of kk, we utilize the Principle of Homogeneity of dimensions, which states that only physical quantities of the same dimensions can be added or subtracted .

  1. Analyze the term (xvk)(\frac{x}{v} - k): Since kk is subtracted from the term xv\frac{x}{v}, both terms must have the same dimensional formula.
  2. Determine dimensions of xv\frac{x}{v}: xx (Length) has dimensions [L][L]. vv (Linear Velocity) has dimensions [LT1][LT^{-1}] .
  • Therefore, the dimensions of xv\frac{x}{v} are [L][LT1]=[T]\frac{[L]}{[LT^{-1}]} = [T].
  1. Conclusion: Since dimensions of kk must equal dimensions of xv\frac{x}{v}, the dimension of kk is [T][T].

Note: The argument of the sine function, ω(xvk)\omega(\frac{x}{v} - k), must be dimensionless. Checking: [ω]×[T]=[T1]×[T]=[\omega] \times [T] = [T^{-1}] \times [T] = , which confirms the validity of the equation.

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