Question

What is the formula to used to find work?

Answer 1

Answer:

W = F × D

Explanation:

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The formula we use to calculate work is shown below:

W = F × D

W = WORK

F = FORCE

D = DISTANCE

For example, let's say you're holding a box with both of your hands, keeping it still. Sure, holding the box requires some amount of effort, no matter the weight or size, but since you aren't moving the box up and down, no work is being applied.

If you slowly raise the box into the air, however, work is being done on the box. It still requires effort, but you're applying force on the box, raising it x amount of distance into the air.

This is where the variables W, F and D come from.

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