The discussion centers on deriving the unit of work done, expressed as kg·m²·s⁻², using fundamental physics equations. The key equations involved are acceleration (change in velocity/time), force (mass × acceleration), and work done (force × distance). By substituting the units of force and distance into the work done equation, participants clarify that work can be represented as mass multiplied by distance squared divided by time squared. This derivation confirms the standard unit of work in the International System of Units (SI).
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Since velocity = distance / time, the units of velocity are metres / seconds or ms-1. Use the equations (below) to show that the unit of work done can be written as kg.m2.s-2.
acceleration = change in velocity / time
force = mass X acceleration
work done = force X distance
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