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What is the equation for work?
« on: May 14, 2014, 08:24:20 pm »
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Does W (work) = Fnet*X or does W(work) = Fx?

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Re: What is the equation for work?
« Reply #1 on: May 14, 2014, 08:39:27 pm »
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Assuming the net force is acting in the direction of motion, total work done = Fnet * distance

Otherwise, you need to take the component of the force acting in the direction of motion.
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