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PHY 101 Physical Quantities And Units Objective Question

Question

The dimensional formula for angular momentum is:
Options
A ML²T⁻²
B ML²T⁻¹
Correct Answer
C MLT⁻¹
D L²T⁻²
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Angular momentum L = r × p. r has L, p has MLT⁻¹, so L has ML²T⁻¹.

Hint

Angular momentum = distance × linear momentum.

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