work done by a force
What work done by a force means in Physics GCSE, as defined for OCR.
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Calculated as W = F × s, where F is the force in newtons and s the distance moved along the force in metres, giving joules.
Energy transferred, calculated from force and distance moved along the force.
Topics that use work done by a force
- Newton's laws (OCR GCSE)
- Work done (OCR GCSE)
Related terms
- Gravitational potential energy
- Kinetic energy
- balanced forces
- changing direction
- Circular motion
- Closed systems
- Conservation of energy
- constant velocity
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