Question
Define the term 'work'. Write the formula for the work done on a body when a force acts on the body in the direction of its displacement. Give the meaning of each symbol which occurs in the formula.
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Answer
Work is done when a force applied on a body produces motion in it.
Formula for work done:
W = F × s
where W is the work done.
F is force applied.
S is the displacement of the body in the direction of force.
Formula for work done:
W = F × s
where W is the work done.
F is force applied.
S is the displacement of the body in the direction of force.
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