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Which of the following is/are NOT acceptable if a and b are two quantities with distinct dimensions? (There may be many right answers.) Choices: a. a x b b. a / b c. a - b d. a + b

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Which of the following is/are NOT acceptable if a and b are two quantities with distinct dimensions? (There may be many right answers.)

Choices:
a. a x b
b. a / b
c. a - b
d. a + b

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