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The correct dimensions of the coefficient of viscosity `eta` are

A

`[ML^(-1)T^(-2)]`

B

`[MLT^(-1)]`

C

`[ML^(-1)T^(-1)]`

D

`[ML^(-2)T^(-2)]`

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The correct Answer is:
C
By Newton's formula
`eta=("dimensions of force")/("dimensions of area"xx "dimensions of velocity gradient")`
`=([MLT^(-2)])/([L^(2)][T^(-1)])=[ML^(-1)T^(-1)]`
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