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Statement-I: If a physical quantity has a unit, it must not be dimensionless.
Statement-2: A formula derived using dimensional but no unit.

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Statement-1 is true and statement -2 is true

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Statement -1 is true and statement-2 is false

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Statement-1 is false and statement -2 is true

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Statement-1 is false and statement -2 is false

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To analyze the statements provided in the question, we will break down each statement and evaluate their validity step by step. ### Step 1: Understanding Statement-I **Statement-I:** If a physical quantity has a unit, it must not be dimensionless. 1. **Definition of Units and Dimensions:** - A physical quantity can have a unit (like meter, kilogram, etc.) and can also have dimensions (like length, mass, etc.). - A dimensionless quantity is one that does not have any physical dimensions associated with it (like pure numbers). 2. **Evaluation:** - The statement suggests that if a quantity has a unit, it cannot be dimensionless. This is incorrect because dimensionless quantities can still have units in certain contexts (e.g., angles measured in radians or percentages). - Therefore, Statement-I is **false**. ### Step 2: Understanding Statement-II **Statement-II:** A formula derived using dimensional analysis but no unit. 1. **Dimensional Analysis:** - Dimensional analysis is a method used to derive relationships between physical quantities based on their dimensions. - It can help in checking the consistency of equations and deriving formulas. 2. **Evaluation:** - The statement implies that one can derive a formula using dimensions without involving units. While dimensional analysis does focus on dimensions, it is often used alongside units to ensure that the derived formula is physically meaningful. - However, it is possible to derive relationships purely based on dimensions without specifying units. For example, the relationship between force, mass, and acceleration can be expressed in terms of dimensions (F = [M][L][T^-2]) without specifying the units. - Therefore, Statement-II can be considered **true** in a broader sense, but it lacks clarity. ### Conclusion - **Statement-I:** False - **Statement-II:** True (but needs clarification) ### Final Answer Both statements cannot be considered true simultaneously. Statement-I is false, and Statement-II is somewhat misleading but can be considered true in specific contexts. ---
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