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What is a joule?

A) 1 meter

B) 1 meter per second squared

C) 1 foot /lb

D) 1 N-m

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Answer:

D. 1N-m

Step-by-step explanation:

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Answer: D. 1N-m

Explanation: One joule equals the work done (or energy expended) by a force of one newton (N) acting over a distance of one meter (m). One newton equals a force that produces an acceleration of one meter per second (s) per second on a one kilogram (kg) mass. Therefore, one joule equals one newton•meter.

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