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Dimensional formula of mutual inductance is ________.

Asked in GSEB Board March 2020 · Units and dimensions

Answer: (2) M¹L²T⁻²A⁻²

Step-by-step solution

Given: the mutual inductance M of a pair of coils.

Idea: Φ₂=MI₁ -- the flux linked with the second coil per unit current in the first -- so M=(Φ₂)/(I₁).

[Φ]=M¹L²T⁻²A⁻¹ and [I]=A¹, so [M]=M¹L²T⁻²A⁻².

This is the same set as for self inductance, as it must be: both are measured in henry, and M=k√L₁L₂ with the coupling constant k a pure number.

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

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