‘Work’ in science

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Simulation Ages 12–16

Work means pushing or lifting something — like moving a box across the floor.

‘Work' in science

‘Work' in science and ‘work' in everyday life is a little different. In science, ‘work' is to apply a force to an object and move it in the force's direction. In the following cases, It is said that it is not the ‘work.'

If the force's direction is applied to the object and the direction of movement is oblique. it is assumed that only part of the applied force is used. (Use triangular function)

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This sim comes from free teaching tools at Javalab.org. We adapted it so you can play offline.

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