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PHY 101 Physical Quantities, Units, and Dimensions Objective Question

Question

Which of the following is NOT one of the seven base quantities in the SI system?
Options
A Electric current
B Amount of substance
C Force
Correct Answer
D Luminous intensity
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The seven SI base quantities are length, mass, time, electric current, temperature, amount of substance, and luminous intensity. Force is a derived quantity, defined in terms of mass, length, and time (F = ma).

Hint

Base quantities are fundamental and not defined in terms of other quantities. Force depends on other quantities.

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