Consider the efficiency of Carnots engine is given by η = α β sin θ log e β x k T ,…

Consider the efficiency of Carnots engine is given by η=αβsinθlogeβxkT, where α and β are constants. If T is temperature, k is Boltzman constant, θ is angular displacement and x has the dimensions of length. Then, choose the incorrect option.
  1. Dimensions of β is same as that of force.
  2. Dimensions of α-1x is same as that of energy.
  3. Dimensions of η-1sinθ is same as that of αβ
  4. Dimensions of α is same as that of β

Solution

Given that, η=αβsinθlogβxkT. Since expression inside the logarithm is dimensionless

βx=kT

Since the dimensions of kT are equivalent to that of energy,

β=kTx=Ex=ML2T-2L=MLT-2

Therefore, β has dimensions of force.

Since efficiency is a dimensionless ratio,

αβ=M0L0T0

β=1α

Therefore, dimensions of α is not same as that of β. Hence option D is incorrect statement and the answer.

xα=βx=ML2T-2. Therefore, α-1x has dimensions of energy.

Asked in: JEE Main 2022 (28 Jul Shift 2)

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