Can Work Be Expressed In lb x lbf Units?

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Work is defined as the product of force and distance, typically expressed in units such as foot-pounds (ft x lbf). The discussion questions whether work can be expressed in the units lb x lbf, noting that "lb" represents a unit of mass and "lbf" represents a unit of force. Participants agree that the original problem likely intended to use ft x lbf instead of lb x lbf. The confusion arises from the incorrect combination of units. Ultimately, proper unit expression is crucial for accurately conveying physical concepts.
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Can work be expressed in the units lb times lbf?
 
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Work is the product of a force and a distance. Are "lb" and "lbf" a force and a distance?
 
Yeah, I knew these could not have been correct but the problem said to express our answer in lb x lbf. I suppose they meant to say ft x lbf
 

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