The dimensional formula of pressure is MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The dimensional formula of pressure is
A. [ML⁻¹T⁻²]
B. [ML²T⁻²]
C. [MLT⁻²]
D. [M⁰L⁻¹T⁻²]
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Pressure = Force/Area. Force = mass × acceleration, dimensions [MLT⁻²]. Area = L². So pressure = [MLT⁻²]/[L²] = [ML⁻¹T⁻²]. This is also the dimension of stress. Common exam trap: confuse with energy density which is also [ML⁻¹T⁻²].

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