Physics Formula
Work Formula Formula
Calculates work done by a force acting over a displacement.
Formula Summary
Work Formula
Calculates work done by a force acting over a displacement.
- Category
- Physics
- Equation
- W = Fd cos(θ)
- Calculator
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Equation
W = Fd cos(θ)
Variables
- W = work
- F = force
- d = displacement
- θ = angle between force and motion
How to Use This Formula
- Identify the known values from the problem statement.
- Convert all values into compatible units.
- Substitute the values into the equation and calculate the result.
- Check that the final answer has the correct unit and meaning.