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What is the formula for work done?

W=F×sW = F \times s

What is the unit of work done?

Joules (J)

In the formula W=F×sW = F \times s, what unit is force measured in?

Newtons (N)

What is one joule of work done equal to?

1 newton-metre

Distance in the work done formula refers to distance moved along what?

Line of action of the force

What happens when work is done?

Energy is transferred to another form

What does work done against frictional forces cause?

A rise in temperature

What is the formula for work done in a spring?

W=12kx2W = \frac{1}{2}kx^2

What type of energy is stored in a stretched or compressed spring?

Elastic potential energy

For a spring that doesn't deform inelastically, work done on it equals what?

Elastic potential energy stored

A force of 10N moves an object 5m. What is the work done?

50J

When lifting a book vertically, energy transfers from muscles to increase what?

Gravitational potential

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