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PHY 101 Physical Quantities, Units, and Dimensions Objective Question

Question

The dimensional formula for velocity is
Options
A LT⁻¹
Correct Answer
B LT⁻²
C L²T⁻¹
D MLT⁻¹
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Velocity is defined as displacement (length L) divided by time (T). Therefore, its dimensional formula is L / T = LT⁻¹.

Hint

Recall the basic definition of velocity: rate of change of position.

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