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In a theoretical model of quantum gravity, the vacuum acts as a non-linear dispersive medium. The dispersion relation for a wave satisfies the differential equation: where is Planck's constant, is the gravitational constant, and is the speed of light. In the linear limit (), the phase velocity approaches . The energy density of these waves is given by . The energy-density flux is defined as , where is the group velocity. Let be the fundamental unit of energy-density flux, and be the dimensionless wave number, where is the Planck length. Which of the following represents the total energy-density flux in terms of and ?
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How the Examiner Thinks
Variable_Constraint
Develop pure symbolic logic skills by mastering algebraic constraints without relying on numerical data.
Concepts Behind This Question
Derived Units via Fundamental Constants|Energy Density in Transverse Waves|Vector Cross-Products
Why This Question Is Tricky
Examiner Levers
Boundary Condition
Tests behavior at limits like 0, 1, infinity, or empty sets.
Difficulty Boost : +4Variable Manipulation
Algebraic solutions only (No numbers); tests pure symbolic logic.
Difficulty Boost : +4Common Mistakes
This question tests the student's ability to distinguish between phase velocity and group velocity in a non-linear dispersive medium, while simultaneously manipulating derived units using fundamental constants.
The primary trap (Option B) exploits a common misconception where students incorrectly apply the energy flux formula by using the phase velocity () instead of the group velocity ().
If a student integrates the ODE to find and directly multiplies it by the energy density, they will miss the factor of 3 that arises from the derivative in the group velocity, leading them straight to the trap.
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Question Information
| Subject | Physics |
| Chapter | Units and Measurements - Class 11 Part 1 |
| Concept | Derived Units via Fundamental Constants |
| Difficulty | 8 |
| Cognitive Load | 8 |
| Target Solve Time | 180 sec |
| Access | Free |