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In `S=a+bt+ct^2`. S is measured in metres and t in seconds. The unit of c is

A

None

B

m

C

`ms^(-1)`

D

`ms^(-2)`

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The correct Answer is:
D
`ct^2` must have dimensions of `Limpliesc` must have dimendions of `(L)/(T^2)` i.e. `LT^-2`.
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