MCQ
Which of the following is a dimensional constant?
- ✓Gravitational constant
- BRelative density
- CRefractive index
- DPoisson ratio
✓
Answer
Correct option: A.
Gravitational constant
a
Gravitational constant also known as universal gravitational constant has a symbol $G$ and has a dimension $\left[ M ^{-1} L ^3 T ^{-2}\right]$ while others are dimensionless constant.
Gravitational constant also known as universal gravitational constant has a symbol $G$ and has a dimension $\left[ M ^{-1} L ^3 T ^{-2}\right]$ while others are dimensionless constant.
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