Understanding the Concepts

* Work: Work is done when a force causes an object to move a certain distance. It's calculated as:

* Work (W) = Force (F) × Distance (d)

* Joules: Joules (J) are the units of measurement for work.

Solving the Problem

1. Identify the knowns:

* Force (F) = 40 N

* Work (W) = 720 J

2. Rearrange the work formula to solve for distance:

* Distance (d) = Work (W) / Force (F)

3. Substitute the known values:

* Distance (d) = 720 J / 40 N

4. Calculate the distance:

* Distance (d) = 18 meters

Answer: The object was moved a distance of 18 meters.