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Distance, force and work done equation

Q02.1 1 mark

Use the Physics Equations Sheet to answer questions 02.1 and 02.2.

Write down the equation that links distance ( $s$ ), force ( $F$ ) and work done ( $W$ ).

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1 State that work done equals force multiplied by distance, for example $W = Fs$ .

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$W = Fs$

Why this answer loses marks

Force = work done × distance

This multiplies instead of linking work done as force multiplied by distance.