Here's why:
* Newton (N) is the unit of force. Force is a push or pull that can cause an object to accelerate.
* Meter (m) is the unit of distance or displacement.
Work is defined as the force applied over a certain distance. Mathematically:
Work (W) = Force (F) x Distance (d)
So, multiplying Newtons (force) by meters (distance) gives you Joules (work/energy).
Example:
If you apply a force of 10 Newtons to move an object 2 meters, the work done is:
* Work = 10 N * 2 m = 20 Joules