Mechanical work
Work (abbreviated W) is the energy transferred by a force to a moving object. Work is a scalar quantity, but it can be positive or negative. It is associated with a change in energy, but not all changes in energy can be readily analysed in terms of work.
Related Topics:
Energy - Force - Scalar
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| ► | Definition |
| ► | Units |
| ► | Simpler formulae |
| ► | Types of work |
| ► | Mechanical energy |
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