FieldengMechanical & Motion
Work From Force
Mechanical work for a constant force acting through a distance.
Mechanical & MotionEngineering Fundamentals
Mechanical work for a constant force acting through a distance.
App id: MECH-13. Reference version 1.0.
How to fill it
Fill the inputs. The tool shows the outputs.
On the tool screen, Calc is the working sheet. Presets stores values you reuse. Reference is the formula, assumptions, and provenance below.
Formula
W = F d cos(θ)Inputs
| Name | Unit |
|---|---|
| Force | N |
| Distance | m |
| Angle from force to motion (optional) | deg |
Outputs
| Name | Unit |
|---|---|
| Work (hero result) | J |
Diagnose
This tool does not attach diagnose observations.
Assumptions
- Leave angle blank when force is parallel to motion (0°).
- Constant force and angle. Varying force is only an approximation.
Provenance
- W = F · s for a constant force. Work is energy, not torque.