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The unit of work

publish date2023/06/30 02:07:00 GMT+10

If force is measured in pounds and distance in feet, the unit of work is the ft.lb, or foot.pound.  In SI units, recall (from frame 5 of Chapter 2) that force is measured in newtons and distance in meters.  The unit of work is the newton.meter, called (1)

Correct Answer

(1) joule

Explanation

It is pronounced as "jewel"

Reference

Basic Physics: A Self-Teaching Guide


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