SSC MTS EXAM

SSC

PHYSICS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is a fundamental quantity?
A
potential difference
B
Resistance
C
Current
D
Charge
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -So, among the options, mass is the fundamental quantity.

Detailed explanation-2: -The fundamental quantity of electricity is electrical charge, and that is what moves in a circuit.

Detailed explanation-3: -The current can also be derived if we know the no of charges flowing in the conductor. But it is easy to measure the current using some instruments such as an ammeter than counting the no of charges flowing in the circuit. Thus current is considered as the fundamental physical quantity and charge is a derived quantity.

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