What is the SI unit for measuring work?

The SI unit for measuring work is Joules. Work is defined in physics as the amount of energy transferred by a force acting through a distance. The formula for work is given as the product of the force applied and the distance over which the force is exerted, taking into account the angle between the force and the direction of motion.

When a force is applied to an object and causes it to move, work is done, and it is quantifiable in Joules. One Joule is equivalent to the work done when one Newton of force moves an object one meter in the direction of the force. This direct connection between force, distance, and energy makes Joules the appropriate unit for measuring work.

Neurons, Pascals, and Watts represent different measurements and do not relate directly to the quantification of work. Newtons measure force, Pascals measure pressure, and Watts measure power, which is the rate at which work is done or energy is transferred. Therefore, Joules is the correct and specific unit for work in the International System of Units (SI).