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Define 1 J of work.

Answer: 

Work

It is defined as the product of the component of the force in the direction of the displacement and the magnitude of this displacement. 

The above statement can be represented as 

W = (F cos θ) d

W = F. d

where, 

  • W = work done by the force.
  • F = force
  • d =displacement caused by the force
  • θ = angle between the displacement vector and force vector

1 J = 1 N x 1 m

The amount of work 1 J is done by a force of 1 N on an object that displaces it through a distance of 1 m in the direction of the applied force.