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Work
Work
Work Definition
Work is a force given over a distance that causes a change in energy
Work
Work is due to a force given over a distance…
W = Force x distance
W = F x d→ Units for Work are Joules (J)
(You can use the triangle trick!!)
Work Example #1
W = F x d
A person pushes a car 10 m with 1000 N of force. How much work did the person do?
Work Example #2
W = F x d
How far does 20 J of work move a 4 kg box?
