Question 9 of 16 in Units (Energy)

Units (Energy)

2 marks · Normal

State the SI unit for each of the following physical quantities:

(a)

Energy

[1 mark]

(b)

Force

[1 mark]

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(a) joule / J

(b) newton / N

Common mistakes: Mixing up unit names with symbols, e.g. 'J' instead of 'joule' for unit name

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Marking points

B1 (a) · 1 mark · Correctly states unit for energy, 'joule' or 'J'

B1 (b) · 1 mark · Correctly states unit for force, 'newton' or 'N'

Worked solution

a) Energy: joule (J)

b) Force: newton (N)

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