Resultant force + Work

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what is resultant force
a single force (the sum of all other forces acting on an object)
what is the equation for work done
work done = force x distance
what is the units for the work done equation
Work done = W, in Joules J,
Force = F, in Newtons N
Distance= s, in metres, m
what is work done
energy being transferred from the object doing the work to another form
if a book is lifted 1m in the air, and 2m to the right...
work is done (against gravity) when moving 1m vertically, as its going against the direction of gravity
work done compared to displacement
one joule of work is done when a force of one newton causes a displacement of one metres
1 joule = 1 newton-metre
what happens when work is done against frictional forces
a rise in temperature of the object