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The dimensions of intensity of wave are

A

`[M L^(2) T^(-3)]`

B

`[M L^(0) T^(-3)]`

C

`[M L^(-2) T^(-3)]`

D

`[M^(1) L^(2) T^(3)]`

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B

Intensity of wave
`= ("Energy")/("Area" xx "Time") = (ML^(2)T^(-2))/(L^(2)T) = [ ML^(0)T^(-3)]`
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