Which of the following pairs of physical quantities has the same dimensions? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following pairs of physical quantities has the same dimensions?
A. Pressure and Strain
B. Force and Power
C. Momentum and Kinetic Energy
D. Angular Momentum and Planck's Constant
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Angular momentum (L = mvr) has dimensions [ML²T⁻¹]. Planck's constant (h = E/ν) also has dimensions [ML²T⁻¹]. They share the same dimensional formula. Force is [MLT⁻²], Power is [ML²T⁻³], Momentum is [MLT⁻¹], and Strain is a dimensionless quantity [M⁰L⁰T⁰]. This is a frequent exam question.

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