๐ŸŽกap physics 1 review

Work

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025

Definition

Work is the transfer of energy that occurs when a force is applied to an object and it moves in the direction of the force. It is equal to the change in kinetic energy of the object.