Question
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Potential energy is given by:

V = A√x / (x + B)

where A and B are constants.

Find the dimensions of A.

Verified Answer

Potential energy has dimensions:

[V] = [M L² T−2]

Since x and B are added:

[B] = [L]

Expression:

V = A L1/2 / L

= A L−1/2

Therefore:

[A] = [V]L1/2

= [M L² T−2] L1/2

= [M L5/2 T−2]

Final Answer

[M L5/2 T−2]