Energy and work
1 mark · EasyState the equation used to calculate the work done when a force moves an object in the direction of the force.
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W = F \times d or work done = force × distance
Also accept: work = force × distance moved in the direction of the force; W = F x d; work done = force × distance
Common mistakes: Omitting direction; Writing force/distance instead of multiplication
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B1 · 1 mark · Correct equation: W = F × d or work done = force × distance moved (in the direction of the force)
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The equation for work done is: