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Numerical value of the magnitude of a physical quantity is

A

directly proportional to magnitude of the unit

B

inversely proportional to magnitude of the unit

C

independent of system of unit

D

either (a) or (b)

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The correct Answer is:
b
The numerical value of the magnitude of a physical quantity is inversely proportional to the magnitude of the unit.
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