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A : A dimensionless quantity may have un...

A : A dimensionless quantity may have unit.
R : Two physical quantities having same dimensions, may have different units.

A

If both Assertion & Reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion, then mark (1).

B

If both Assertion & Reason are true but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion, then mark (2).

C

If Assertion is true statement but Reason is false, then mark (3).

D

If both Assertion and Reason are false statements, then mark (4).

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To analyze the assertion and reason provided in the question, we will break down the concepts of dimensionless quantities and the relationship between dimensions and units. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Assertion (A)**: - The assertion states that a dimensionless quantity may have a unit. - By definition, a dimensionless quantity is one that does not have any physical dimensions associated with it. Examples include ratios like the coefficient of friction or angles measured in radians. - Since dimensionless quantities do not have dimensions, they typically do not have units. Therefore, the assertion is **incorrect**. 2. **Understanding the Reason (R)**: - The reason states that two physical quantities having the same dimensions may have different units. - This is true. For instance, energy can be expressed in Joules, but it can also be represented in terms of other units such as Newton-meters or even in terms of mass and acceleration (e.g., kg·m²/s²). - Different units can represent the same physical quantity as long as they are consistent with the dimensions. Therefore, the reason is **correct**. 3. **Conclusion**: - Since the assertion is incorrect and the reason is correct, we conclude that the overall statement is false. ### Final Answer: - Assertion (A) is false. - Reason (R) is true. - Therefore, the correct option is that the assertion is incorrect, and the reason is correct. ---
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