Total Work Calculator
This Total Work Calculator helps you determine the net work done on an object based on its mass and change in velocity. It’s useful for physics students, teachers, and engineers analyzing motion and energy transfer. The calculation is based on the Work-Energy Theorem, which relates work to changes in kinetic energy.
Total Work Calculator
Total Work Using the Work-Energy Theorem
Where:
- $$W_{\text{total}}$$: Total work done (in joules)
- $$m$$: Mass of the object (kg)
- $$v_i$$: Initial velocity (m/s)
- $$v_f$$: Final velocity (m/s)
This equation calculates the net work done on an object as the change in its kinetic energy. Positive work means acceleration, negative work indicates deceleration.
The total work formula is essential in physics to evaluate how forces acting on an object change its motion. This calculator is ideal in mechanics problems, energy analysis, or engineering applications where speed and mass are known. For example, if a 10 kg object accelerates from 2 m/s to 5 m/s, this tool quickly shows the energy input required. It simplifies the application of the Work-Energy Theorem and reduces human error in kinetic energy difference calculations.