How do you calculate work done if you are given the distance and the weight?

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How do you calculate work done if you are given the distance and the weight?

2007-02-06 06:24:01 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help

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Work done is equal to the applied force X the distance through which the force is applied.

F = m x a

W= F x d

F=force applied
m=mass of object being moved
d=distance through which the object moves

2007-02-06 06:34:47 · answer #1 · answered by Yellow Tail 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Work = distance * mass

Foot-pounds is a common unit of measure for work.

2007-02-06 14:27:23 · answer #2 · answered by disposable_hero_too 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋