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If Two Quantities Have Same Dimensions, Do They Represent Same Physical Content?

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प्रश्न

If two quantities have same dimensions, do they represent same physical content?

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उत्तर

No, even if two quantities have the same dimensions, they may represent different physical contents.
Example: Torque and energy have the same dimension but represent different physical contents.

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