Work is done by a force causing an object to have a displacement. Work equals the displacement times the force. If a force of 50 newtons causes an object to be displaced 10m, then the work done is 500 Joules.
Explain: A person pushes on a wall with a force of 200 newtons. The wall does not move. What is the total work done? work = displacement(0) * force(200). work = 0 joules
The total work done is 0 because although there is force applied to the wall, there is no displacement. 200 * 0 = 0 ----
Work:
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Work is done by a force causing an object to have a displacement. Work equals the displacement times the force. If a force of 50 newtons causes an object to be displaced 10m, then the work done is 500 Joules.Explain: A person pushes on a wall with a force of 200 newtons. The wall does not move. What is the total work done? work = displacement(0) * force(200). work = 0 joules
The total work done is 0 because although there is force applied to the wall, there is no displacement. 200 * 0 = 0Equations:
work = displacement * forceUnit: Base or Derived:
joules1 joule = 1 newton * 1 meter
Source:
http://theory.uwinnipeg.ca/physics/work/node2.html#SECTION00510000000000000000http://tutor4physics.com/casenowork.htm