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PHY 101 Physical Quantities, Units, and Dimensions Objective Question
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Question

The radian and steradian are examples of which class of SI units?
Options
A Base units
B Derived units with special names
C Supplementary units
Correct Answer
D Non-SI units
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Radian (for plane angle) and steradian (for solid angle) are classified as supplementary units in the SI system. They have been adopted because of the link between geometrical and physical descriptions.

Hint

These units are related to angles and are distinct from the seven base units and units derived from them.

Question Info

Course: PHY 101
Topic: Physical Quantities, Units, and Dimensions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 675 of 1250
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