Physics
Basic

Work Done

Work done by a force over a distance.

Formula

W=Fdcos⁡θW = F d \cos\theta

Variables

FForce
dDistance
\thetaAngle

Example

Pushing 50 N over 4 m in the direction of motion: W = 50·4 = 200 J.

Did You Know?

In physics, carrying a heavy box across a level floor does zero work — no motion in the direction of the force.

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