Free Work Calculator
Calculate work done by a force applied over a distance at an angle using W = F * d * cos(theta).
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m
degrees
Work Done
500.00 J
Work Done vs Force
Work Done by a Force
Work is the energy transferred when a force moves an object through a displacement.
Formula
W = F * d * cos(theta)
When the force is parallel to motion (theta = 0), all of the force contributes to work. At 90 degrees, no work is done.
Example Calculation
A 50 N force pushes a box 10 meters along the floor (angle = 0 degrees).
- 01W = F * d * cos(theta)
- 02W = 50 * 10 * cos(0°)
- 03W = 50 * 10 * 1
- 04W = 500 J
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