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Work

Work is the vector in the same direction as displacement.

Formula

SI Units

Joules Newton meter

Conceptual

No Work

May occur in cases where things are not moving. i.e you are holding something

Positive Work

Transferring energy to the object

Negative Work

Taking energy out of an object

  • Losing tug of war
  • Getting hit by a car The direction the object travels does not equate to the force you provide