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#dimensionless quantity

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Which of the following quantities is dimensionless?

Reynolds number is a pure ratio and has no physical dimensions. As per NCERT Class 11 Chapter 2, dimensional analysis checks correctness and SI units define base and derived quantities. This principle confirms that Reynolds number is correct because its dimensions and unit match the physical quantity asked.

Ref: NCERT Class 11 Physics > Chapter 2: Units and Measurements > Topic: SI Units and Dimensional Formulae