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Two physical quantities P and Q have different dimensions. Which of the following mathematical operation is/are possible?

A

`(P)/(Q)`

B

`PQ`

C

`P+Q`

D

`P-Q`

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To determine which mathematical operations are possible between two physical quantities P and Q that have different dimensions, we can analyze the operations one by one. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Dimensions**: - Physical quantities have dimensions that define their physical nature. For example, mass (M), length (L), and time (T) are fundamental dimensions. 2. **Addition and Subtraction**: - Addition and subtraction of physical quantities can only be performed if the quantities have the same dimensions. - Since P and Q have different dimensions, we cannot add or subtract them. - **Conclusion**: Addition and subtraction are **not possible**. 3. **Multiplication**: - Multiplication of physical quantities is always possible, regardless of their dimensions. - For example, if P has dimensions of mass (M) and Q has dimensions of length (L), then P * Q will have dimensions of ML. - **Conclusion**: Multiplication is **possible**. 4. **Division**: - Division of physical quantities is also always possible, regardless of their dimensions. - For instance, if we divide P (with dimensions M) by Q (with dimensions L), the result will have dimensions of M/L. - **Conclusion**: Division is **possible**. ### Final Conclusion: - The operations that are possible between two physical quantities P and Q with different dimensions are: - **Multiplication** - **Division** - The operations that are **not possible** are: - **Addition** - **Subtraction** ### Summary of Possible Operations: - **Possible**: Multiplication, Division - **Not Possible**: Addition, Subtraction

To determine which mathematical operations are possible between two physical quantities P and Q that have different dimensions, we can analyze the operations one by one. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Dimensions**: - Physical quantities have dimensions that define their physical nature. For example, mass (M), length (L), and time (T) are fundamental dimensions. 2. **Addition and Subtraction**: ...
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