A Levels Physics (9702)•9702/13/M/J/23

Explanation
Ohm's unit from power-current relation Steps:
- Resistance R = V / I from Ohm's law, with V in volts and I in amperes.
- Power P = V I, so V = P / I = W / A.
- Substitute: R = (W / A) / A = W A^{-2}.
- This expresses ohm using watt (derived from base units kg m² s^{-3}) and ampere.
Why D is correct:
- From P = I² R, R = P / I² = W A^{-2}, matching the dimensional formula kg m² s^{-3} A^{-2}.
Why the others are wrong:
- A: kg m^{-2} s^{-2} has incorrect exponents (lacks s^{-3}, A^{-2}; resembles inverse permittivity units).
- B: kg m² s^{-3} A^{-1} is the base unit expression for volt (V).
- C: A^{-1} is the base unit for electrical conductance (1/Ω, or siemens).
Final answer: D
Topic: Resistance and resistivity
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