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| − | In [[physics]], the creation of [[motion]] in the presence of an opposing [[force]].<ref>Wile, Dr. Jay L. ''Exploring Creation With Chemistry''. Apologia Educational Ministries, Inc. 1998</ref> | + | In [[physics]], work refers to the product of [[force]] and [[distance]] vectors |
| | + | <ref>Serway and Beichner, ''Physics for Scientists and Engineers'', Fifth Edition</ref>. |
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| | + | ''W'' = F · d |
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| | + | Work is a transfer of [[energy]]; if ''W'' is positive, there is a transfer of energy ''to'' the system, and if ''W'' is negative there is a transfer of energy ''from'' the system. |
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| | + | Its units are that of force multiplied by distance, in SI this is [[newton (unit)|Newton]] · [[Meter]], or [[Joule]] |
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