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Mechanical work calculator
Calculate the work done by a force over a displacement.
Mechanical work
500 J
Formula: W = F × d × cos(θ).
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Frequently asked questions
What's the formula?
W = F × d × cos(θ).
What if the angle is 0 °?
The force acts in the same direction of the movement and the work is F × d.
What happens at 90°?
The ideal work is zero because the force is perpendicular to the movement.
What unit returns?
Joules.