Question 10
MediumOriginal questionWhich pair of quantities is measured in the same SI unit?
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CorrectNot quiteAnswer C
Correct answer: C
Explanation
Work done = force × distance, measured in joules; energy is the capacity to do work, also in joules.
Power is in watts (J/s), pressure in pascals (N/m²) and acceleration in m/s², so the other pairs differ.
- Concept
- Units of work, energy and power
- Typical timeTypical
- 60 s
- Your timeYours
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