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Unit of energy in the FPS system is:
AJoule
BErg
CFoot-poundal
DWatt
✓ Correct Answer: C — Foot-poundal
In the Foot-Pound-Second (FPS) system, the unit of work/energy is the foot-poundal or foot-pound.
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