Physics A-Level
Work done by a force
What Work done by a force means in Physics A-Level, as defined for OCR.
Definition of Work done by a force
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Reference: OCR
Work is done when a force moves its point of application through a displacement.
Topics that use Work done by a force
- 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
- Scalar nature of work
- Sign and direction in energy calculations
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