Question

A physical quantity is measured and the result is expressed as nu where u is the unit used and n is the numerical value. If the result is expressed in various units then

(a) n ∝ size of u

(b) n ∝u2

(c) n ∝ √u

(d) n ∝ 1/u.

Answer 1

(d) If the result is expressed in various units then n ∝ 1/u.