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Question
Fill in the blank with suitable word :
1 joule is the work done when a force of 1 __________ moves an object through a distance of one __________ in the direction of __________.
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Solution
1 joule is the work done when a force of 1 Newton moves an object through a distance of one meter in the direction of force.
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