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Input work refers to the work done on a body or system through applied forces, contrasting with output work, which is the force exerted by the body or system on another object. Input work can be calculated using the formula for work, which is force multiplied by distance. Additionally, the concept of impulse, defined as force multiplied by time, relates to changes in momentum. Understanding these distinctions clarifies the roles of input and output work in physics. Overall, input work is essential for analyzing energy transfer in systems.
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okay so input force is the amount of force that is put in right?
so you can find that by using the formula force = mass x accleration...
but then what is input work?

work is the result of force... but then wouldn't that be output work? i don't understand teh concept of input work... what is it? how do you find it?
 
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Umm, I'm unfamiliar with your terminology but I think what you're getting at is this:

Input work would be the work done on a body or system, that is, forces that are applied to the body or system. This is in contrast to output work which is a force that is applied by the body or system to something else.
 
There are two ways you can apply force to an object:
1) Force times time dt is called an impulse and adds to the momentum of the object.

2) Force times distance dx is called work and adds energy to the object.
 

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