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12. Which of the following quantities CANNOT be added even after conversions? 10kg + 10g 10m + 10ft O 10kg + 10km O 10s + 10min

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Chapter1: Measurement

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 7E: Write the following quantities in standard units. (a) 0.55 Ms (b) 2.8 km (c) 12 mg (d) 100 cm

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12. Which of the following quantities CANNOT be added even after conversions?
10kg + 10g
10m + 10ft
10kg + 10km
10s + 10min

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