University Physics with Modern Physics (14th Edition)

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Chapter 4 - Newton's Laws of Motion - Problems - Discussion Questions - Page 123: Q4.10

Answer

If the fundamental physical quantities were force, length, and time, then the unit of mass would be the force unit divided by an acceleration.

Work Step by Step

For example, as discussed on page 113, in the British system, the slug (a unit of mass) is a pound (a unit of force) divided by a foot per second squared ($\frac{foot}{s^2}$), which is an acceleration.
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