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# If the dimensions of a physical quantity are given by $M^aL^bT^c$, then the physical quantity will be

pressure if $a=1, b=-1, c=-2$

##### SOLUTION
Velocity $=m/s=LT^{-1}$
Acceleration $=m/s^2=LT^{-2}$
Force $=kg.m/s^2=MLT^{-2}$
Pressure $=kg/m.s^2=ML^{-1}T^{-2}$

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