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The velocity of a particle depends upon time as v=a+bt+ct2v = a + bt + ct^2; if the velocity is in m/sec, the unit of aa will be:

A

m/sec

B

m/sec2^2

C

m2^2/sec

D

m/sec3^3

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. Principle of Homogeneity: According to the principle of dimensional homogeneity in physics, only physical quantities having the same dimensions (and units) can be added or subtracted. In an equation like v=a+bt+ct2v = a + bt + ct^2, every term on the right-hand side (aa, btbt, and ct2ct^2) must have the same dimensions and units as the term on the left-hand side (vv).
  2. Identify Units: The unit of velocity vv is given as m/sec.
  3. Determine Unit of 'a': Since aa is added directly to terms that equate to velocity, the unit of aa must be identical to the unit of velocity. Therefore, the unit of aa is m/sec.

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