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Can a quantity have unit but still be dimensionless?

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Yes, an angle is measured in radian but has no dimensions.
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  • In which of the following pairs the two physical quantities have different dimensions?

    A
    Planck's constant and angular momentum
    B
    Impulse and linear momentum
    C
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    D
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    A
    Planck's constant and angular momentum
    B
    Impulse and linear momentum
    C
    Moment of inertia and moment of force
    D
    Energy and torque

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    A
    May have a unit
    B
    Must have a unit
    C
    May not have a unit
    D
    Must, not have a unit

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