how to calculate work done by force field along a curve

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anonymous · Answer

I am creating a study guide for my final exam.  I just need to know how to accomplish this in general.  Steps involved, etc. :)

akshay_budhkar · Answer

$$\int\limits_{}^{}F.ds$$ is the best way to find your answer, depending on the question u can integrate and find the work

anonymous · Answer

ok, I'm familiar with that integral, thanks. :)

akshay_budhkar · Answer

yea so thats great, so u just need to plug in, like if incase u have a force constant u can bring it out of the integral and stuff.. this is the most general equation as u asked for a curve which general itself :D

anonymous · Answer

ok, i got confused by force field.  I'm used to seeing vector field. lol