Physics A-Level
Scalar nature of work
What Scalar nature of work means in Physics A-Level, as defined for OCR.
Definition of Scalar nature of work
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Reference: OCR
Work is a scalar quantity measured in joules (J), where 1 J = 1 N m.
Topics that use Scalar nature of work
- Work and conservation of energy (OCR A-Level)
Related terms
- Conservation of energy
- Dissipation and efficiency
- Energy stores and forms
- Resolution of forces
- The joule
- Energy transfer pathways
- Sign and direction in energy calculations
- Work as a transfer of energy
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