Work done (W = F s)
AQA GCSE Physics calculation · part of the free Calculation Climb
Work done = force × distance moved (in the direction of the force). Measured in joules (J) — doing work transfers energy.
How to do it — step by step
- work done = force × distance.
- W = F s. (Rearrange: force = work ÷ distance.)
Worked example
A 20 N force pushes a box 3 m.
W = 20 × 3 = 60 J
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