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The SI unit of work is:
- (a) newton
- (b) pascal
- (c) joule
- (d) watt
Answer and solution
Answer (c) joule
Solution
Physics sir · 2 steps
Work is force times distance, so its unit is a newton times a metre, and that is the joule.
- Start from the definition. Work done by a constant force along the displacement is W = F × s.
1 J = 1 N × 1 m = 1 kg m² s⁻²
Unit Measures In base units newton force kg m s⁻² pascal pressure (force per area) kg m⁻¹ s⁻² joule work and energy kg m² s⁻² watt power (work per second) kg m² s⁻³ - So. Only the joule matches force times distance, so the answer is (c).
The idea to keep. Build a unit from the defining formula: work is force times distance, power is work per second, pressure is force per area. Then the units sort themselves out.
Answer from the NTA final answer key. Solution by PrepWiser.