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Question
How much work is done when a force of 1 N moves a body through a distance of 1 m in its own direction?
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Solution
When a force of 1 Newton moves a body by a distance of 1 m in its own direction, then the work done is said to be of 1 Joule. It is the standard definition of 1 Joule work done.
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