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If force F, length L and time T be considered fundamental units, then the units of mass will be
PhysicsUnits and DimensionsJEE Main
Options:
  • A [F L T-2]
  • B [F L-2T-1]
  • C [F L-1T2]
  • D [F2L T-2]
Solution:
1407 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: [F L-1T2]
Let MFaLbTc

Writing dimensions on both sides and using the principle of homogeneity of dimensions we have,

M1L0T0=kMLT-2aLbTc

On comparing the power on both sides we get a=1,a+b=0 and -2a+c=0

On solving we have b=-1,c=2,a=1

units of mass is FL-1T2

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