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The joule is an example of units of work. Which of the following is not a valid unit of work? ft-lb (kg-m2)/s2 inch-ton lb/s2

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The "lb/s² " is not a valid unit of work.

Each of the others is (a unit of force) x (a unit of distance) which is pretty much the definition of work.

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