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The dimensional formula of surface tension (force per unit length) is:

Answer: [M T -2 ].

  • A [M L T<sup>-2</sup>]
  • B [M T<sup>-2</sup>]
  • C [M L<sup>-1</sup> T<sup>-2</sup>]
  • D [M L<sup>2</sup> T<sup>-2</sup>]

Correct answer: B. [M T<sup>-2</sup>]

Explanation: Surface tension is force per length = [M L T<sup>-2</sup>] / [L] = [M T<sup>-2</sup>]. It has the same dimensions as spring constant and surface energy per area.

The 7 SI Base UnitsLengthmetre (m)fundamentalMasskilogram (kg)Timesecond (s)Electric Currentampere (A)Temperaturekelvin (K)Amount ofSubstancemole (mol)LuminousIntensitycandela (cd)Every other physical quantity is derived by combining powers of these 7 base units

The 7 SI base units. All derived units (newton, joule, watt, volt, etc.) can be expressed as combinations of these 7 fundamental units raised to various powers.

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