Time period = 1 ÷ Frequency
Put in the dimensions of each part: 1 ÷ [T⁻¹] = [T].
The SI unit of time period is second (s).
These quantities have exactly the same dimensions, a favourite trick in JEE and NEET "which pair has the same dimensions" questions:
Can you get today's formula in one try?Play MLT, the free daily dimensional formula game| Quantity | Formula |
|---|---|
| Frequency | [T−1] |
| Spring constant | [M T−2] |
| Intensity of a wave | [M T−3] |
| Wave number | [L−1] |
| Linear mass density | [M L−1] |
| Angular frequency | [T−1] |