Work Formula
W = F·d·cosθ
What it means
Work is energy transferred when a force moves an object through a distance. The angle accounts for force not aligned with the motion.
Variables
| Symbol | Quantity | SI unit |
|---|---|---|
W | work | J |
F | force | N |
d | displacement | m |
θ | angle | rad |
Worked example
Given F = 10 N, d = 5 m, θ = 0 rad, solve for W:
W = 50 J