Work Calculator
Enter force magnitude and displacement distance to calculate work (W=F·d)
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About Work Calculator
Work is the cumulative effect of force in the direction of displacement, equal to force times displacement in the direction of the force (W=Fd). Work measures energy transfer and is significant in physics and engineering. This tool helps students and engineers quickly calculate work magnitude, applicable to mechanics analysis and energy calculations.
How to Use
- Enter the force magnitude (N)
- Enter the displacement in the direction of force (m)
- Click calculate to get work done in joules (J)
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What is the formula for work?
Work W=F·d·cosθ, where F is force (N), d is displacement (m), and θ is the angle between force and displacement. When force and displacement are in the same direction, W=Fd. This calculator applies to the same-direction case.
What is the relationship between work and energy?
Work measures energy transfer. Positive work increases an object's energy; negative work decreases it. Work and energy share the same unit: joules (J). 1J=1N·m.
When is work done zero?
Work is zero in three cases: ① force is zero; ② displacement is zero (e.g., pushing an immovable wall); ③ force is perpendicular to displacement (e.g., centripetal force in uniform circular motion).