Physics
How is the work done by a force measured when
(i) force is in direction of displacement,
(ii) force is at an angle to the direction of displacement?
Answer
(i) When force is in direction of displacement then work done is given as —
Work done = Force x displacement of the point of application of force in the direction of force.
When,
W = work done
F = force applied
S = displacement of the body then we get,
W = F × S
(ii) When force acts at an angle to the direction of displacement then work done is given as —
Work done = Force x component of displacement in the direction of force.
When,
W = work done
F = force applied
S = displacement of the body then we get,
W = F × S Cos θ
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