Physics - Work Done

OCR A-Level Physics 2022


See also: Physics - EnergyA

Work done and energy

What is work done equivalent to?

Energy transferred.

What are the SI base units equivalent to for the Joule?

\[kgm^2s^{-2}\]

Calculating work done

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.