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The dimensional formula for Young's modulus is

A

[ML1T2][ML^{-1}T^{-2}]

B

[M0LT2][M^0LT^{-2}]

C

[MLT2][MLT^{-2}]

D

[ML2T2][ML^2T^{-2}]

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. Definition: Young's modulus (YY) is defined as the ratio of tensile (or compressive) stress to longitudinal strain . Y=StressStrainY = \frac{\text{Stress}}{\text{Strain}}
  2. Identify Dimensions:
  • Stress: Force per unit area, so its dimensional formula is [MLT2][L2]=[ML1T2]\frac{[MLT^{-2}]}{[L^2]} = [ML^{-1}T^{-2}] .
  • Strain: Ratio of change in length to original length, so it is a dimensionless quantity [M0L0T0][M^0L^0T^0] .
  1. Calculate Final Dimensions: [Y]=[ML1T2][M0L0T0]=[ML1T2][Y] = \frac{[ML^{-1}T^{-2}]}{[M^0L^0T^0]} = [ML^{-1}T^{-2}] .
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