Dr. P.

Suresh Kumar

The work is usually defined as a force F acting through a distance S,

being in the direction of the force.
i.e.

W=

The displacement

F.ds

This is very useful relation ship because it enables us to find the work required to

aise weight, to stretch wire or to move charged particle through a magnetic fiel

done by system over come some resistance. Vacuum does not offer any
rk transfer involved in the free expansion process.

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