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Sievert (Sv) is a unit in the category of Dose equivalent. It is also known as sieverts. This unit is commonly used in the SI unit system. Sievert (Sv) has a dimension of L2T-2 where L is length, and T is time. This unit is the standard SI unit in this category.
Note that the seven base dimensions are M (Mass), L (Length), T (Time), Q (Temperature), N (Aamount of Substance), I (Electric Current), and J (Luminous Intensity).
Other units in the category of Dose equivalent include Rem (rem).
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