If the universal gravitational constant (G), speed of light (c), and Planck's constant (h) are chosen as fundamental units, what is the dimension of mass in this new system?

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  • A[G^-1/2 c¹/2 h¹/2]
  • B[G^-1/2 c¹/2 h^-1/2]
  • C[G^-1/2 c^-1/2 h¹/2]
  • D[G¹/2 c¹/2 h¹/2]
Explanation

Let [Mass] = [G^x c^y h^z]. Substitute dimensions: [M] = ([M^-1 L³ T^-2])^x ([L T^-1])^y ([M L² T^-1])^z. Equating powers of M, L, T gives: For M: 1 = -x + z. For L: 0 = 3x + y + 2z. For T: 0 = -2x - y - z. Solving these equations gives x = -1/2, y = -1/2, z = 1/2. Thus, [M] = [G^-1/2 c^-1/2 h¹/2].

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