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A-LevelPhysicsPhysical quantities and units9702/12 · Oct/Nov 2016 · Q21 Mark

The speed v of sound in a gas is given by the equation v = √(γP/ρ) where P is the pressure of the gas, ρ is its density and γ is a constant. What are the SI base units of γ?

Am⁻¹ s
Bm³ s⁻³
Cm⁻⁴ s⁻⁴
Dno units

✓ Correct answer

D: no units

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Physical quantities and units, A-Level Physics (syllabus 9702). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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A-Level Physics, Oct/Nov 2016 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 2.

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