Which Unit Is Not a Basic Quantity in Mechanics?

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The discussion centers on identifying which unit is not a basic quantity in mechanics from a given list. Participants analyze options including second, slug, kilogram, meter, and pound. It is noted that the pound can represent both force and mass, while the slug is strictly a unit of mass. Ultimately, the consensus leans towards the pound being the answer, as it is not consistently a basic quantity in mechanics. The conclusion is that the pound is the correct choice for the unit that does not qualify as a basic quantity.
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Homework Statement



All the following are units of basic quantities except ______.
Select one:
a. second
b. slug
c. kilogram
d. meter
e. pound

Homework Equations





The Attempt at a Solution


i have eliminated the answers a, c,d i now the answer is between pound and a slug on wiki i see both being a measurement of mass so am not sure between the two though i think the slug is the answer
 
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Tiven white said:

Homework Statement



All the following are units of basic quantities except ______.
Select one:
a. second
b. slug
c. kilogram
d. meter
e. pound

Homework Equations





The Attempt at a Solution


i have eliminated the answers a, c,d i now the answer is between pound and a slug on wiki i see both being a measurement of mass so am not sure between the two though i think the slug is the answer
Pound is a unit of force (except in the english system were it is sometimes a unit of force and sometimes a unit of mass). Slug is a unit of mass.
 
So what would u say is the answer
 
Tiven white said:
So what would u say is the answer
pounds.
 
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