WorkInClassicMechanics 2006-07-18 10:14:41 2006-07-18 10:14:41 Definition I obviously have alot to add... % this is the default PlanetPhysics preamble. as your knowledge % of TeX increases, you will probably want to edit this, but % it should be fine as is for beginners. % almost certainly you want these \usepackage{amssymb} \usepackage{amsmath} \usepackage{amsfonts} % used for TeXing text within eps files %\usepackage{psfrag} % need this for including graphics (\includegraphics) %\usepackage{graphicx} % for neatly defining theorems and propositions %\usepackage{amsthm} % making logically defined graphics %\usepackage{xypic} % there are many more packages, add them here as you need them % define commands here Work is defined as the change of mechanic energy of an object caused by a force along a distance. For examle to get an object moving' work must be done to increase it's kinetic energy. Work is commonly denoted by the latter $W$