Q. 16
Question
Fill in the blanks to complete the descriptions of each of the following physical quantities and units.
If weight is measured in pounds and distance is measured in feet, then work is measured in units of _____ .
Step-by-Step Solution
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If weight is measured in pounds and distance is measured in feet, then work is measured in units of foot-pound .
1Step 1. Given information
If weight is measured in pounds and distance is measured in feet, then work is measured in units of _____ .
2Step 2. Filling the blank
If weight is measured in pounds and distance is measured in feet, then work is measured in units of foot-pound .
A foot-pound is a basic unit of energy or work in the FPS system, equal to the amount of work needed to raise a weight of one pound by a distance of one foot.
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