The nature of physical quantity is described by nature of its dimensions. When we observe an object, the first thing we notice is the dimensions. In fact, we are also defined or observed with respect to our dimensions that is, height, weight, the amount of flesh etc. Copy the link given below and paste it in new browser window to get more information on Dimensions of Physical Quantities www.askiitians.com/iit-jee-physics/general-physics/dimensions-of-physical-quantities/

1. Dimensions of Physical Quantities

2. Definition
 Dimensions of physical quantities means
expressing them in terms of fundamental
quantities by raising them to certain powers
 Dimensions are always expressed in [] brackets

3. Some Examples
 Dimension of Length is [L]
 Dimension of Time is [T]
 Dimension of Mass is [M]
 By using dimensions we can express any derived
quantity in terms of fundamental quantities

4. Rules for writing Dimensions
 Always write dimensions in [ ] bracket
 The powers are simply raised to zero if the
physical quantity is independent of a fundamental
quantity
 Consider velocity which is rate of change of
displacement with respect to time, its dimension
will be [LT-1]
 Plane angle and solid angle are dimensionless
quantities

5. Benefits of using dimensions
 We can easily convert derived quantities in terms
of fundamental quantities
 Dimensions are used in dimensional analysis
where we predict formulae of certain quantities
and their dependence on physical quantities
 For example, if temperature of a body depends
on mass and length of the body, we can easily
derive a formula for that

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