SSC MTS EXAM

SSC

PHYSICS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The unit of work is the ____
A
joule
B
force
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Scientists use the joule to measure work. One joule is equal to the work done by a force of one newton to move an object one meter in the direction of the force.

Detailed explanation-2: -The S.I. unit of energy is joule (J) while the CGS unit of energy is erg. The kinetic energy and potential energy are just forms of energy and share the same units as energy. Therefore, the given statement that SI unit of work and energy is joule is true.

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