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The dimensions of `gamma` in the relation `v = sqrt((gamma p)/(rho))` (where `v` is velocity, `p` is pressure , `rho` is density)

A

Dimensionless

B

`[LT^(-1)]`

C

`[ML^(-1) T^(-2)]`

D

`[ML^(-3)]`

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A
`V = sqrt((gamma p)/(rho))`
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