What are the units for work done?

Joules (J)

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What is work done?

The terms 'work' or 'work done' refer to the energy transfer that occurs when a force is used to move an object by a certain distance.

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What is the formula linking work done (W), force (F), distance moved (d) and the angle (θ)?

W = F x d x cos(θ)


W = work done (J)

F = Force (N)

d = distance moved (m)

θ = angle between force and direction of motion (°) 

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How can work done be found on a force vs distance graph?

The area under the graph is equal to the work done.

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