derived unit. noun. a unit of measurement obtained by multiplication or division of the base units of a system without the introduction of numerical factors.

Why work is called derived unit?

The unit of work is a derived unit because as its formula suggest Work = the product of the applied force and the distance the body is moved along the direction of the force. The unit of force, the newton was derived from the fundamental units of kilogram, meter, and second.

What is derived unit and its example?

A derived unit is a unit that results from a mathematical combination of SI base units. We have already discussed volume and energy as two examples of derived units.