Question
Write the dimensional formula for the following:
  1. Wein’s constant.
  2. Planck's constant.
  3. Specific heat.
  4. Latent heat.
  5. Rydberg's constant.

Answer

  1. $[\text{M}^0\text{LT}^0\text{K}]$

  2. $[\text{ML}^2\text{T}^{-1}]$

  3. $[\text{M}^0\text{L}^{2}\text{T}^{-2}\text{K}^{-1}]$

  4. $[\text{M}^0\text{L}^2\text{T}^{-2}]$

  5. $[\text{M}^0\text{L}^{-1}\text{T}^0].$

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