Misunderstanding about work definition

[bolbol2054]

as scientists defines it work is the product of force and displacement i just want to ask is the displacement meusured during force application or during motion even if the force removed
thank you

 

[Stonebridge]

It's measured during the force's application, and the displacement is measured in the direction of the applied force.

 

[bolbol2054]

thank you

 

[Studiot]

It's important to ensure you consider the correct force though.

For instance if you push something and initiate motion so it rolls or slides away, although your push has ceased, the force of friction is still acting.

 

[PJC01]

Thank you for your question. The definition of work in physics is the product of force and displacement, which means that work is calculated by multiplying the force applied to an object by the distance the object moves in the direction of the force. This displacement is measured during the application of the force, not during the motion after the force is removed. This is because the work done on an object only takes into account the distance it moves while the force is being applied. Once the force is removed, the object may continue to move due to its inertia, but this motion is not considered in the calculation of work. I hope this helps clarify any misunderstandings about the definition of work in physics.