1Which of these has the same dimensions as mass flow rate?
Mass flow rate and damping constant both have the dimensions [M T⁻¹].
Properties of matterClass 11, Mechanical Properties of Fluids
Dimensional formula of Mass flow rate
[M T-1]
Mass passing a point per unit time, density times area times speed.
How to get the dimensional formula of mass flow rate
- Start from the definition: mass flow rate = mass / time.
- Put in the dimension of each part: [M] / [T].
- Add the powers of each base quantity: [M T-1].
Quantities with the dimensions [M T⁻¹]
Equal dimensions do not make them the same quantity. Compare mass flow rate with the others in the full grid.
Three questions on mass flow rate
2What is the SI unit of mass flow rate?
The SI unit of mass flow rate is the kilogram per second (kg/s).
3Do mass flow rate and pressure gradient have the same dimensions?
Mass flow rate is [M T⁻¹] but pressure gradient is [M L⁻² T⁻²].
Mass flow rate: quick answers
What is the dimensional formula of mass flow rate?
The dimensional formula of mass flow rate is [M T⁻¹]. It comes from mass flow rate = mass / time.
What is the SI unit of mass flow rate?
The SI unit of mass flow rate is the kilogram per second (kg/s).
Which quantities have the same dimensions as mass flow rate?
Mass flow rate shares [M T⁻¹] with damping constant. Equal dimensions do not make them the same quantity.