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Q · Units and DimensionsMedium · 45s
Which of the following is not a fundamental quantity in the SI system?
TopicUnits and Dimensions
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Fundamental quantities are the base quantities in physics that are independent. SI fundamental quantities include Time (second), Length (meter), Mass (kilogram), etc.
Force is a derived quantity, defined as
𝐹 = 𝑚𝑎
F=ma, hence not fundamental.
Final Answer: Option C - Force