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Dimensional Analysis

58 previous year questions.

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Chapter Questions
58 MCQs

01
PYQ 2013
easy
physics ID: jee-main
The dimensions of angular momentum, latent heat and capacitance are, respectively.
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02
PYQ 2018
medium
physics ID: jee-main
The characteristic distance at which quantum gravitational effects are significant, the Planck length, can be determined from a suitable combination of the fundamental physical constants and . Which of the following correctly gives the Planck length ?
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03
PYQ 2019
hard
physics ID: jee-main
If surface tension (S), Moment of inertia (I) and Planck's constant (h), were to be taken as the fundamental units, the dimensional formula for linear momentum would be : -
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3

4

04
PYQ 2020
easy
physics ID: jee-main
The dimension of stopping potential in photoelectric effect in units of Planck's constant 'h', speed of light 'c' and Gravitational constant 'G' and ampere A is :
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4
05
PYQ 2021
medium
physics ID: jee-main
If e is the electronic charge, c is the speed of light in free space and h is Planck's constant, the quantity has dimensions of:
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3

4

06
PYQ 2022
medium
physics ID: jee-main

Velocity (v) and acceleration (a) in two systems of units 1 and 2 are related as
and
respectively. Here m and n are constants. The relations for distance and time in two systems respectively are :

1

and

2

and

3

and

4

and

07
PYQ 2022
medium
physics ID: jee-main
Given below are two statements: One is labelled as Assertion (A) and other is labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A) : Time period of oscillation of a liquid drop depends on surf ace tension (S), if density of the liquid is ρ and radius of the drop is r, then is dimensionally correct, where K is dimensionless.
Reason (R) : Using dimensional analysis we get R.H.S. having different dimension than that of time period.
In the light of above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below.
1
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
2
Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
3
(A) is true but (R) is false
4
(A) is false but (R) is true
08
PYQ 2022
medium
physics ID: jee-main
Identify the pair of physical quantities which have different dimensions.
1
Wave number and Rydberg’s constant
2
Stress and Coefficient of elasticity
3
Coercivity and Magnetisation
4
Specific heat capacity and Latent heat
09
PYQ 2022
easy
physics ID: jee-main

An inductor of 0.5 mH, a capacitor of 200 μF and a resistor of 2 Ω are connected in series with a 220 V ac source. If the current is in phase with the emf, the frequency of ac source will be ______ × 102 Hz

10
PYQ 2023
hard
physics ID: jee-main

If , and represent resistance, inductive reactance and capacitive reactance Then which of the following is dimensionless :

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11
PYQ 2023
easy
physics ID: jee-main
If the velocity of light , universal gravitational constant and Planck's constant are chosen as fundamental quantities The dimensions of mass in the new system is :
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4
12
PYQ 2024
medium
physics ID: jee-main
The dimensional formula of latent heat is:
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2
3
4
13
PYQ 2024
medium
physics ID: jee-main
If is the permittivity of free space and is the electric field, then has the dimensions:
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2
3
4
14
PYQ 2024
hard
physics ID: jee-main
The dimensions of angular impulse is equal to :
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2

3

4

15
PYQ 2024
medium
physics ID: jee-main
What is the dimensional formula of in the equation where letters have their usual meaning.
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2
3
4
16
PYQ 2024
medium
physics ID: jee-main
If G be the gravitational constant and u be thee nergy density then which of the following quantity have the dimension as that the
1
Pressure gradient per unit mass
2
Force per unit mass
3
Gravitational potential
4
Energy per unit mass
17
PYQ 2024
medium
physics ID: jee-main
The dimensional formula of angular impulse is :
1
[M L–2 T–1]
2
[M L2 T–2]
3
[M L T–1]
4
[M L2 T-1]
18
PYQ 2025
hard
physics ID: jee-main
The pair of physical quantities not having the same dimensions is:
1
Torque and energy
2
Pressure and Young’s modulus
3
Angular momentum and Planck’s constant
4
Surface tension and impulse
19
PYQ 2025
easy
physics ID: jee-main
Match List - I with List - II.
Angular Impulse
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
1
(A)-(II), (B)-(I), (C)-(IV), (D)-(III)
2
(A)-(I), (B)-(III), (C)-(IV), (D)-(II)
3
(A)-(III), (B)-(I), (C)-(IV), (D)-(II)
4
(A)-(III), (B)-(I), (C)-(II), (D)-(IV)
20
PYQ 2025
medium
physics ID: jee-main
Given a charge , current and permeability of vacuum . Which of the following quantity has the dimension of momentum?
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2
3
4
21
PYQ 2025
hard
physics ID: jee-main
Which one of the following is the correct dimensional formula for the capacitance in F? M, L, T, and C stand for unit of mass, length, time, and charge.
1

2

3

4

22
PYQ 2025
medium
physics ID: jee-main

The equation for real gas is given by , where , , , and are the pressure, volume, temperature and gas constant, respectively. The dimension of is equivalent to that of:

1
Planck's constant
2
Compressibility
3
Strain
4
Energy density
23
PYQ 2025
medium
physics ID: jee-main
What is the dimensional formula of (where is permeability and is permittivity of free space)?
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2

3

4
24
PYQ 2025
medium
physics ID: jee-main

Match List-I with List-II.

1

(A)-(I), (B)-(IV), (C)-(II), (D)-(III)

2

(A)-(II), (B)-(I), (C)-(III), (D)-(IV)

3

(A)-(IV), (B)-(III), (C)-(I), (D)-(II)

4

(A)-(III), (B)-(II), (C)-(IV), (D)-(I)

25
PYQ 2025
medium
physics ID: jee-main
Acceleration due to gravity on the surface of earth is . If the diameter of earth is reduced to one third of its original value and mass remains unchanged, then the acceleration due to gravity on the surface of the earth is ________________ g.
26
PYQ 2025
hard
physics ID: jee-main

Match List-I with List-II.

List-I
(A) Coefficient of viscosity
(B) Intensity of wave
(C) Pressure gradient
(D) Compressibility
List-II
(I) [ML-1T-1]
(II) [MT-3]
(III) [ML-2T-2]
(IV) [M-1LT2]
1
(A)–(I), (B)–(IV), (C)–(III), (D)–(I)
2
(A)–(I), (B)–(II), (C)–(III), (D)–(IV)
3
(A)–(IV), (B)–(II), (C)–(III), (D)–(I)
4

(A)–(IV), (B)–(I), (C)–(II), (D)–(III)

27
PYQ 2025
medium
physics ID: jee-main

Match List-I with List-II.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

1
(A)-(IV), (B)-(II), (C)-(III), (D)-(I)
2
(A)-(I), (B)-(III), (C)-(IV), (D)-(II)
3
(A)-(IV), (B)-(II), (C)-(I), (D)-(III)
4
(A)-(II), (B)-(III), (C)-(IV), (D)-(I)
28
PYQ 2025
medium
physics ID: jee-main

The expression given below shows the variation of velocity with time : The dimension of , , and is:

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2

3

4

29
PYQ 2025
medium
physics ID: jee-main
In a measurement, it is asked to find the modulus of elasticity per unit torque applied on the system. The measured quantity has the dimension of . If , the value of is:
30
PYQ 2025
hard
physics ID: jee-main
Match List-I with List-II.
Young’sModulus:
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
1
(A)-(I), (B)-(III), (C)-(I), (D)-(II)
2
(A)-(II), (B)-(IV), (C)-(II), (D)-(III)
3
(A)-(III), (B)-(I), (C)-(IV), (D)-(II)
4
(A)-(I), (B)-(II), (C)-(I), (D)-(IV)
31
PYQ 2025
medium
physics ID: jee-main
The dimensions of a physical quantity are similar to:
1
Electric current
2
Electric field
3
Electric flux
4
Electric charge
32
PYQ 2025
medium
physics ID: jee-main

The dimensions of a physical quantity are similar to [Symbols have their usual meanings]

1
Electric charge
2
Electric current
3
Electric flux
4
Electric field
33
PYQ 2025
medium
physics ID: jee-main
In a measurement, it is asked to find the modulus of elasticity per unit torque applied on the system. The measured quantity has the dimension of . If , the value of is:
34
PYQ 2025
medium
physics ID: jee-main

Match List - I with List - II.

List - IList - II
(A) Latent Heat(I)
(B) Electromotive Force(II)
(C) Electrical Resistivity(III)
(D) Angular Impulse(IV)











Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1
(A)-(II), (B)-(I), (C)-(IV), (D)-(III)
2
(A)-(I), (B)-(III), (C)-(IV), (D)-(II)
3
(A)-(III), (B)-(I), (C)-(IV), (D)-(II)
4
(A)-(III), (B)-(I), (C)-(II), (D)-(IV)
35
PYQ 2025
medium
physics ID: jee-main
Which one of the following is the correct dimensional formula for the capacitance in F? M, L, T, and C stand for unit of mass, length, time, and charge.
1

2

3

4

36
PYQ 2025
medium
physics ID: jee-main
The coordinates of a particle with respect to origin in a given reference frame is meters. If a force of acts on the particle, then the magnitude of torque (with respect to origin) in -direction is:
37
PYQ 2025
medium
physics ID: jee-main
Acceleration due to gravity on the surface of earth is . If the diameter of earth is reduced to one third of its original value and mass remains unchanged, then the acceleration due to gravity on the surface of the earth is \_\_\_\_ g.
38
PYQ 2026
hard
physics ID: jee-main
The dimensional formula of ( = permittivity of vacuum and = electric field) is . The value of is:
1

2

3

4
39
PYQ 2026
medium
physics ID: jee-main
Match List-I with List-II.
Choose the correct answer.
1
A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
2
A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
3
A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I
4
A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III
40
PYQ 2026
medium
physics ID: jee-main
Dimensions of universal gravitational constant (G) in terms of Planck's constant (h), distance (L), mass (M) and time (T) are:
1

2

3

4

41
PYQ 2026
medium
physics ID: jee-main
Match List - I with List - II (where h is Planck's constant, G is gravitational constant and c is speed of light):
1
A
2
B
3
C
4
D
42
PYQ 2026
hard
physics ID: jee-main
Find dimensions of if where pressure, density, speed.
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2
3
4
43
PYQ 2026
medium
physics ID: jee-main

List-I presents some physical quantities and List-II presents their dimensions. Match the two lists appropriately.

1
A (3); B (4); C (2); D (1)
2
A (3); B (1); C (4); D (2)
3
A (2); B (3); C (4); D (1)
4
A (4); B (3); C (1); D (2)
44
PYQ 2026
medium
physics ID: jee-main
The potential energy of a particle changes with distance from a fixed origin as , where and are constant with appropriate dimensions. The dimensions of are
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2
3
4
45
PYQ 2026
medium
physics ID: jee-main
and represents physical quantities inductance, capacitance and resistance respectively. The dimensional formula corresponds to _________.
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2
3
4

46
PYQ 2026
medium
physics ID: jee-main
Consider the equation , where = magnetic field, = electric field, = permittivity, = distance, = time. The values of and respectively are:
1
1, 1, 1, 1
2
-1, 1, 2, 1
3
1, -1, -2, 1
4
-1, -2, -2, 1
47
PYQ 2026
easy
physics ID: jee-main
The dimension of is then value of
1
1
2
2
3
3
4
4
48
PYQ 2026
medium
physics ID: jee-main
Select the quantity with matching dimensions of .
1

2

3

4
49
PYQ 2026
hard
physics ID: jee-main

For the circuit shown below, find the current across , .

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2

3

4
50
PYQ 2026
easy
physics ID: jee-main
If angular position of a particle is given by . Find angular acceleration at :
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2
3
4
51
PYQ 2026
hard
physics ID: jee-main
Dimensions of (Universal gravitational constant) in terms of (Planck's constant), (mass), (time) and (length) will be:
1

2

3

4
52
PYQ 2026
easy
physics ID: jee-main

Match the LIST-I with LIST-II

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1
A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III
2
A-I, B-IV, C-II, D-III
3
A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III
4
A-III, B-II, C-IV, D-I
53
PYQ 2026
easy
physics ID: jee-main
A particle is moving such that its velocity vector at co-ordinate is . Find magnitude of acceleration at .
54
PYQ 2026
medium
physics ID: jee-main

Match the LIST-I with LIST-II:

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1
A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I
2
A-I, B-III, C-IV, D-II
3
A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II
4

A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II

55
PYQ 2026
medium
physics ID: jee-main
In Searl's experiment diameter of wire is measured with screw gauge of least count and its value is . Length of wire is with least count and elongation with least count . Weight suspended is then absolute error in Young's modulus is . Then is :
1
1.64
2
1.65
3
1.63
4
1.66
56
PYQ 2026
medium
physics ID: jee-main
A satellite is revolving around planet of mass in orbit of radius with time period is . Another satellite is revolving around planet of mass in orbit of radius , with time period . Find .
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2
3
4
57
PYQ 2026
medium
physics ID: jee-main

If stress at from bottom is then find :


58
PYQ 2026
medium
physics ID: jee-main
If and mass of object, then at :-
(A) momentum =
(B) force =
(C) Angular momentum =
(D) Torque =
1
A, B, C are correct
2
A, C, D are correct
3
A, C are correct
4
A, B, C, D are correct