Work Done (OCR GCSE Physics A (Gateway Science Suite)): Flashcards

$W = F \times s$

Joules (J)

Newtons (N)

Metres (m)

Energy transferred from object doing work to another form

Force of 1N causing displacement of 1m

1 newton-metre

Rise in temperature of the object

$W = \frac{1}{2}kx^2$

Elastic potential energy

Elastic potential energy stored

Distance moved along line of action of force