Which of the following is the dimension for impulse?

Which of the following is the dimension for impulse?

  • A.
    MLT(^{-1})
  • B.
    MLT(^{-2})
  • C.
    MLT
  • D.
    ML
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation

Impulse = Force (times) time

Force has the dimension (frac{ML}{T^{2}}), hence 

Impulse= (frac{ML}{T^{2}} times T = frac{ML}{T})

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