Work from Force and Displacement
W = F·s·cos(θ)
What it says
The work done by a constant force is the product of the force, the displacement, and the cosine of the angle between them.
Symbols
| Symbol | Quantity | Dimension |
|---|---|---|
W | Work (J) | M L^2 T^-2 |
F | Force (N) | M L T^-2 |
s | Displacement (m) | L |
θ | Angle between force and displacement (rad) | 1 |
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