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AWatt
BPascal
CNewton
DJoule
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Pascal
1. Each physical quantity has its own SI unit.
2. The SI unit for pressure is the pascal.
3. Many other units for pressure are also in common use.
4. The newton, joule and watt measure force, energy and power instead.
_Source: OpenStax College Physics for AP Courses 2e (CC BY 4.0), Ch 11 'Fluid Statics', sections 11.1-11.9_
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