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The dimensional formula of self inductance is ________.

Asked in GSEB Board July 2018 · Units and dimensions

Answer: (1) M¹L²T⁻²A⁻²

Step-by-step solution

Given: the self inductance L of a coil.

Idea: Φ=LI, so L=Φ/I -- the flux linked per unit current.

[Φ]=[ε][t]=M¹L²T⁻³A⁻¹×T¹=M¹L²T⁻²A⁻¹.

Dividing by [I]=A¹ gives [L]=M¹L²T⁻²A⁻².

A second check: L/R has to be a time, and M¹L²T⁻²A⁻² divided by [R]=M¹L²T⁻³A⁻² is indeed T¹.

So self inductance has the dimensions M¹L²T⁻²A⁻².

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