Mechanical work is force times distance¶

Work is measured result of force applied. Mechanical work is the only reason for the object energy to be changed. Work is scalar value equal to force multiplied by distance.

Conditions:

The force and displacement vectors are collinear.

Notes:

Use the vector form of this law for non-collinear vectors of force and movement.

Links:

Wikipedia, first formula.

work¶

The mechanical work done by the force.

Symbol:: W
Latex:: \(W\)
Dimension:: energy

force¶

The force exerted on the body.

Symbol:: F
Latex:: \(F\)
Dimension:: force

distance¶

The distance the body traveled due to the force exerted on it.

Symbol:: s
Latex:: \(s\)
Dimension:: length

law¶

W = F * s

Latex:: \[W = F s\]