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The unit of energy is a derived unit why​

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It is a derived unit because it is not one of the 7 base units. The “joule” is the “special name” given by the writers of the SI Brochure to the newton metre aka the N m.
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Answer:

The unit of energy is joule which depends upon the fundamental unit kg, m and sec. So, the unit of energy is a derived unit.

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