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JEE Physics 2025 Question with Solution

Match the LIST-I with LIST-II

LIST-I LIST-II

A. Boltzmann constant I. ML2T1ML^2T^{-1}

B. Coefficient of viscosity II. MLT3K1MLT^{-3}K^{-1}

C. Planck's constant III. ML2T2K1ML^2T^{-2}K^{-1}

D. Thermal conductivity IV. ML1T1ML^{-1}T^{-1}

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

  • A

    A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II

  • B

    A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I

  • C

    A-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV

  • D

    A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I

Answer

Correct answer:A

Step-by-step solution

Standard Method

Given: Match the quantities in LIST-I with the dimensional formulae in LIST-II.

Find: The correct option for the matching.

For the Boltzmann constant kk, use the ideal gas law:

PV=NkTPV = NkT

Here, pressure has dimensions ML1T2ML^{-1}T^{-2}, volume has dimensions L3L^3, NN is dimensionless, and temperature has dimension KK.

So,

k=PVNT=(ML1T2)(L3)(1)(K)=ML2T2K1k = \frac{PV}{NT} = \frac{(ML^{-1}T^{-2})(L^3)}{(1)(K)} = ML^2T^{-2}K^{-1}

Thus, A matches with III.

For the coefficient of viscosity η\eta, use the viscous force relation:

F=6πηrvF = 6\pi \eta r v

where force has dimensions MLT2MLT^{-2}, radius has dimensions LL, and velocity has dimensions LT1LT^{-1}.

Hence,

η=F6πrv=MLT2(1)(L)(LT1)=MLT2L2T1=ML1T1\eta = \frac{F}{6\pi r v} = \frac{MLT^{-2}}{(1)(L)(LT^{-1})} = \frac{MLT^{-2}}{L^2T^{-1}} = ML^{-1}T^{-1}

Thus, B matches with IV.

For Planck's constant hh, use:

E=hfE = hf

Energy has dimensions ML2T2ML^2T^{-2} and frequency has dimensions T1T^{-1}.

Therefore,

h=Ef=ML2T2T1=ML2T1h = \frac{E}{f} = \frac{ML^2T^{-2}}{T^{-1}} = ML^2T^{-1}

Thus, C matches with I.

For thermal conductivity KK, use the heat-flow equation:

dQdt=KAdTdx\frac{dQ}{dt} = -KA \frac{dT}{dx}

Here, dQdt\frac{dQ}{dt} is power with dimensions ML2T3ML^2T^{-3}, area has dimensions L2L^2, and temperature gradient has dimensions KL1KL^{-1}.

So,

K=(dQ/dt)dxAdT=(ML2T3)(L)(L2)(K)=ML3T3L2K=MLT3K1K = \frac{(dQ/dt) \, dx}{A \, dT} = \frac{(ML^2T^{-3})(L)}{(L^2)(K)} = \frac{ML^3T^{-3}}{L^2K} = MLT^{-3}K^{-1}

Thus, D matches with II.

Hence the correct matching is A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II. Therefore, the correct option is A.

Direct Dimensional Matching

Given: Four physical quantities and four dimensional formulae.

Find: Which option gives the correct one-to-one correspondence.

Using known dimensional formulae directly:

  • Boltzmann constant [k]=ML2T2K1[k] = ML^2T^{-2}K^{-1}
  • Coefficient of viscosity [η]=ML1T1[\eta] = ML^{-1}T^{-1}
  • Planck's constant [h]=ML2T1[h] = ML^2T^{-1}
  • Thermal conductivity [κ]=MLT3K1[\kappa] = MLT^{-3}K^{-1}

Now compare with LIST-II:

  • III is ML2T2K1ML^2T^{-2}K^{-1}
  • IV is ML1T1ML^{-1}T^{-1}
  • I is ML2T1ML^2T^{-1}
  • II is MLT3K1MLT^{-3}K^{-1}

Therefore:

  • A \to III
  • B \to IV
  • C \to I
  • D \to II

So the correct option is A.

Common mistakes

  • Confusing the Boltzmann constant with the gas constant. The gas constant involves moles, whereas the Boltzmann constant is per particle. Use PV=NkTPV = NkT, not the molar form, to obtain ML2T2K1ML^2T^{-2}K^{-1}.

  • Writing the dimension of viscosity as MLT1MLT^{-1} or missing the negative power of length. From F=6πηrvF = 6\pi \eta r v, divide force by L×LT1L \times LT^{-1} carefully to get ML1T1ML^{-1}T^{-1}.

  • Taking Planck's constant to have the dimensions of energy instead of energy multiplied by time. Since E=hfE = hf and f=T1f = T^{-1}, the result must be ML2T1ML^2T^{-1}.

  • Missing the temperature factor in thermal conductivity. In dQdt=KAdTdx\frac{dQ}{dt} = -KA \frac{dT}{dx}, the gradient contributes KL1K L^{-1}, so the final dimensions must include K1K^{-1}.

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