# Physics - Work Done

> Source: https://ollybritton.com/notes/a-level/physics/topics/work-done/ · Updated: 2020-11-23 · Tags: physics, school, year-1

See also: [Physics - Energy](https://ollybritton.com/notes/a-level/physics/topics/energy/)

##### What is work done equivalent to??
Energy transferred.

##### What are the SI base units equivalent to for the Joule??
$$
kgm^2s^{-2}
$$

##### How is work done calculated??
$$
\text{force}\,\times\,\text{distance moved in direction of force}
$$

##### In the equation $W = F \times d$ for work done, what is $d$??
The distance moved in the direction of the force.

##### What is the area under a force-distance graph??
Work done.

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