The equation P + a/V² = bT/V represents a modified equation of state. If P is pressure, V is volume, T is temperature, then the dimensions of 'a' are:

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  • A[M L⁵ T^-2]
  • B[M L⁴ T^-2]
  • C[M L^-1 T^-2]
  • D[M L² T^-2]
Explanation

By the principle of dimensional homogeneity, the term a/V² must have the same dimensions as Pressure (P). Dimensions of Pressure [P] = [M L^-1 T^-2]. Dimensions of Volume [V] = [L³]. So, [a] / [L³]² = [M L^-1 T^-2]. [a] = [M L^-1 T^-2] * [L⁶] = [M L⁵ T^-2].

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