Mechanical Work Done

Physics: Edexcel IGCSE, topic 4.1.10

Mechanical Work

The work done by a force is equal to the energy transferred to the object.

Work done

Work done

  • More work is done if you:
  • push with the same force for a longer distance.
  • or push with a larger force for the same distance.
  • Work done = force x distance (moved along the line of action of the force).

Test yourself on Mechanical Work Done

  • Which of these results involve more work being done?

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