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The damping force on an oscillator is directly proportional to the velocity. The units of the constant to proportionality are

A

`kgs^(-1)`

B

`kgs`

C

`kgms^(-1)`

D

`kgms^(-2)`

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The correct Answer is:
A

`F=Kv`
`K=(F)/(v)`
Unit of `K=(kg ms^(-2))/(ms^(-1))=kg s^(-1)`
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