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Classical Mechanics

Work

The scalar energy transferred to or from an object by a force acting through a displacement.

W = F · d = |F| |d| cos θ J (N·m)
Classical Mechanics

Work-Energy Theorem

The principle stating that net work done by all forces acting on an object equals the net change in its kinetic energy.

W_net = ΔKE = ½ m vf² - ½ m vi² J