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Explain whether the unit of work is a fundamental or derived unit

Physics

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lesya [120]3 years ago

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Answer:

The SI unit of work is joule (J)

Explanation:

Joule is a derived unit. ∴ unit of work is a derived unit

klasskru [66]3 years ago

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Answer:

answer here

Explanation:

the unit of work is fundamental unit because it doesn't depend on other units.

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