When do I use W = Fd cosθ in Work, Energy & Power, and what does it mean?
work done by a constant force.
W = Fd cosθ — work done by a constant force. Use it when: the force is constant along the displacement. Always check the condition holds before plugging in numbers.
Key point
W = Fd cosθ
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