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Calculating Work

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Calculating Work

Work is done when a force is applied to an object, and the object moves in the direction of the force. In physics, work is calculated by how much force is used and how far the object moves. The more force you use or the farther the object moves, the more work is done. For exampl...

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Imagine pushing a heavy object across the ground. Work is being done if a force is applied and the object moves in the same direction.

In physics, work is using force to move an object a certain distance. Work is calculated by multiplying force by distance.

The SI unit of force is the Newton, and the SI unit of distance is the meter....

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