Work Done Formula
Work done by a force is the product of the force, displacement, and the cosine of the angle between them.
Formula
W = F·d·cos(θ)
Discipline: Mechanics. Result unit: J.
Variables and units
- W — Work (J): Work done
- F — Force (N): Applied force
- d — Displacement (m): Displacement of the object
- θ — Angle (rad): Angle between force and displacement