Question

The conventional relatively small unit for work(ignoring time) such as raising one pound one foot is the foot-pound(ft. lb.). Similarly, the joule is the unit of work that equates to _____ ft. lb., or the work to raise ______ pounds one foot or raising one pound _____ fee

Answer 1

1 joule = 0.737 foot-pound

Joule is the unit of work.

1 J = 1 N·m

In SI units

1 J = 1 kg· m/s²

0.737 foot-pound is the amount of work to raise 0.737 pounds one foot or raising one pound to 0.737 ft.