Work Done by a Force
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• Describe what is meant by work done.
• Calculate work done by a force acting on a force.
Work is done whenever energy is transferred from one store to another.
Mechanical work involves using a force to move an object.
Electrical work involves a current transferring energy.
Work done (J) = Force (N) x Distance (m)
Example:
During braking, a force of 2000N is applied to the brakes of a car. The car takes 20m to come to a stop. Calculate the work done.
Examples:
1. A person with a mass of 75kg travels a distance of 10m in a lift. Calculate the work done by the lift moving the person.
2. A person with a mass of 50kg walks up a flight of stairs. The distance from the bottom of the stairs to the top is 5m. Calculate the work done by the person climbing the stairs.
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Work Done by a Force
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• Describe what is meant by work done.
• Calculate work done by a force acting on a force.
Work is done whenever energy is transferred from one store to another.
Mechanical work involves using a force to move an object.
Electrical work involves a current transferring energy.
Work done (J) = Force (N) x Distance (m)
Example:
During braking, a force of 2000N is applied to the brakes of a car. The car takes 20m to come to a stop. Calculate the work done.
1. A person with a mass of 75kg travels a distance of 10m in a lift. Calculate the work done by the lift moving the person.
2. A person with a mass of 50kg walks up a flight of stairs. The distance from the bottom of the stairs to the top is 5m. Calculate the work done by the person climbing the stairs.
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You can use the free Mathway calculator and problem solver below to practice Algebra or other math topics. Try the given examples, or type in your own problem and check your answer with the step-by-step explanations.
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