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The dimensional formula for self inductance is ________.

Asked in GSEB Board March 2016 · Dimensional formula of a named quantity

Answer: (2) M¹L²T⁻²A⁻²

Step-by-step solution

Given: the self inductance L of a coil.

Idea: use the emf it induces in itself, ε=-L(dI)/(dt), so L=ε/(dI/dt).

[ε]=M¹L²T⁻³A⁻¹ and [(dI)/(dt)]=A¹T⁻¹.

[L]=(M¹L²T⁻³A⁻¹)/(A¹T⁻¹)=M¹L²T⁻²A⁻².

So self inductance has the dimensions M¹L²T⁻²A⁻²: one henry is one volt second per ampere.

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