When calculating the amount of work done, using the force applied and

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When calculating work done, the weight of an object is significant if the force applied is related to its mass, such as when lifting it against gravity. The formula for work is force multiplied by distance, and in scenarios involving friction, the frictional force is influenced by the object's weight. Discussions also highlight the importance of understanding work done without considering friction initially. Resources for learning about work done involving friction were shared, including a recommended website. Understanding these concepts is crucial for accurately calculating work in physics.
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When calculating the amount of work done, using the force applied and the displacement, does the weight of the object do anything ?
 
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It depends - work is force * distance.

If you are lifting an object then the force is the weight.
If the object is moving on a real surface then the friction force you need to overcome will depend on it's weight.
 
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Thanks both of you two:)

For now, I'm learning of work done without friction force.

Can I have a website where you can learn work done involving 'friction' please ?
 


Jadaav said:
Can I have a website where you can learn work done involving 'friction' please ?
Try this one: http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/fricon.html"
 
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Thanks, it sounds like an interesting site with a brainstorming in front.:)
 

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