Force and Work Relationships
1. How is work calculated?
Work is calculated by multiplying the force applied to an object by the displacement of the object in the direction of that force. The formula for calculating work is:
Work = Force x Displacement x cos(θ)
Where:
- Work is measured in joules (J)
- Force is measured in newtons (N)
- Displacement is measured in meters (m)
- θ is the angle between the force and the direction of displacement