Concept:Pressure is defined as the force acting per unit area.
Its SI unit is the pascal, which is
Nm−2.
So, the dimensional formula of pressure is derived from
Force/Area.
Explanation:Start with the basic relation:
P=AFForce is mass times acceleration:
F=m×aThe dimensional formula of acceleration is:
a=[LT−2]So, the dimensional formula of force is:
[F]=[M]×[LT−2]=[MLT−2]The dimensional formula of area is:
[A]=[L2]Dividing force by area gives pressure:
[P]=[L2][MLT−2]=[ML−1T−2]Therefore, the correct dimensional formula of pressure is
ML−1T−2.
Answer:The dimensional formula of pressure is
ML−1T−2, which matches option
B.