Work (physics)
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The work W done by a constant force of magnitude F on a point that moves a displacement s in a straight line in the direction of the force is the product For example, if a force of 10 newtons (F = 10 N) acts along a point that travels 2 metres (s = 2 m), then W = Fs = (10 N) (2 m) = 20 J. This is approximately the work done lifting a 1 kg object from ground level to over a person''s head against the force of gravity.
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