what is work?

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what is work?

anonymous · Answer

In general work is the energy transferred to or from an object by means of a force acting on the object

kropot72 · Answer

Work can be regarded as energy in action. The work done by a force is the product of the force and the distance moved by its point of application along the line of action of the force. Some examples of work are:
Work done by a tensile force in stretching a piece of wire.
Work is done by a gas when it expands against a hydrostatic pressure.

The SI unit of work is the joule, being the work performed when a force of 1 newton moves its point of application through 1 meter along the line of action of the force.
Also when 1 watt of power is expended for 1 second, 1 joule of work is done.

anonymous · Answer

work is done when a force causes a displacement. w=f.d

jmark · Answer

The transfer of energy from one physical system to another, especially the transfer of energy to a body by the application of a force that moves the body in the direction of the force. More about physics at http://physics.tutorvista.com/

anonymous · Answer

work is done by a force.
work is defined as 
|dw:1373377055534:dw|
$$W=\int\limits_{A}^{B}F.dl$$
F and dl are vectors.