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Introduction

Summary

The work done by a force must take into account the fact that the force may vary in both magnitude and direction.
In this case, the path followed by the particle changes in direction.
The work done by the particle has to be calculated as an integral.

Goals

• To explain the difference between the work done by a constant force and the work done by a variable force.

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energy work joule displacement integral circulation