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Two quantities A and B have different dimensions. Which mathematical operation given below is physically meaningful?

A

`(A)/(B)`

B

`A+B`

C

`A-B`

D

None

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A
Quantities having different dimensions can only be divided or multiplied but they cannot be added or subtracted.
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