Physics GCSE
work equation
What work equation means in Physics GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of work equation
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Work done equals force multiplied by distance moved along the line of action of the force, written W = F s.
Topics that use work equation
- Work done and energy transfer (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- direction of transfer
- energy transfer
- friction removing energy
- internal energy
- joule
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- perpendicular forces do no work
- rearrangement
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