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Work Calculator

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Calculates the work done by a force acting over a distance. Work is calculated using the formula: W = Fd cos θ, where W is work, F is force, d is distance, and θ is the angle between the force and the direction of motion.

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How To Use

How to use this calculator

Start with your values, or try a preset.

Step 1

Enter Force (F), Distance (d), and Angle (θ) in the units shown.

Step 2

Read Angle in Radians and Work (W) in the results panel. Results update as you change the inputs.

Step 3

Choose a preset to load an example, then adjust the values for your situation.

Worked Examples

Example calculations

See the inputs and their calculated results.

Example 1: Force in the same direction

Force (F): 20 Newtons; Distance (d): 10 meters; Angle (θ): 0 degrees

Angle in Radians: 0; Work (W): 200 Joules

Example 2: Force at an angle

Force (F): 15 Newtons; Distance (d): 8 meters; Angle (θ): 30 degrees

Angle in Radians: 0.5235987756; Work (W): 103.9230485 Joules

Example 3: Force perpendicular to motion

Force (F): 25 Newtons; Distance (d): 12 meters; Angle (θ): 90 degrees

Angle in Radians: 1.570796327; Work (W): 0.00000000000001836970199 Joules

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