ForcesIntroduction
The Physics Definition of "Work"
Part of Work Done & Energy Transfer — GCSE Physics
This introduction covers The Physics Definition of "Work" within Work Done & Energy Transfer for GCSE Physics. Revise Work Done & Energy Transfer in Forces for GCSE Physics with 13 exam-style questions and 6 flashcards. This is a high-frequency topic, so it is worth revising until the explanation feels precise and repeatable. It is section 1 of 13 in this topic. Use this introduction to connect the idea to the wider topic before moving on to questions and flashcards.
Topic position
Section 1 of 13
Practice
13 questions
Recall
6 flashcards
📖 The Physics Definition of "Work"
In everyday language, holding a heavy box is "hard work." But in physics, if the box doesn't MOVE, you've done ZERO work! Work requires both force AND movement in the direction of the force. Push a car 10 metres and you've done work. Hold a car stationary for an hour and — despite being exhausted — you've done no physics work at all. Work is the bridge between forces and energy: work done = energy transferred.