Equations
Work done by a constant force
Energy · id work_constant_force
W = F d
| Symbol | Quantity | Unit | Meaning | Usual range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
W | work | J | Energy transferred by the force | 0 to 1e+10 |
F | force | N | Constant force along the displacement | 0 to 1e+07 |
d | distance | m | Distance moved along the force | 0 to 100000 |
Assumptions
- Force is constant and parallel to the displacement
Valid when
- No extra conditions.
Found by
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Source
OpenStax University Physics Volume 1, Chapter 7 (reference; entry written by the project). License: MIT. Entry confidence: 0.99.