What is the dimension of gravitational constant?

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Q: 18 (NDA-I/2022)
What is the dimension of gravitational constant?

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Science

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NDA-I

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{'dimension': [0, 0, 0, 2], 'm2l': [0, 0, 0, 1]}

The correct answer is option 2: M~lLZT~2.

In physics, dimensions are used to represent physical quantities. Each dimension represents a fundamental characteristic of the quantity, such as mass, length, time, etc. The dimensions of a physical quantity can be derived by looking at its units.

The dimensional formula of the gravitational constant is given by:

[G] = M^1L^3T^-2

Breaking this down:

- M^1 represents the dimension of mass. This means that mass is raised to the power of 1.

- L^3 represents the dimension of length. This means that length is raised to the power of 3.

- T^-2 represents the dimension of time. This means that time is raised to the power of -2.

Therefore, the correct dimension of the gravitational constant is M~lLZT~2.

Alert - correct answer should be option 3: M2L~2T~2.

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