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  12. What is the SI unit of linear momentum?

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  14. In S=a+bt+ct^2. S is measured in metres and t in seconds. The unit of ...

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  15. What are the dimensions of a and b in the relation F = at + b x, whrer...

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  16. Name the physical quantites having dimensions [M^1 L^2 T^(-2)].

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  17. Write three physical quantities having dimensions [ML^-1 T^-2].

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  19. The velocity of a body is given by v=At^2+Bt+C. If v and t are express...

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