* Work is defined as force multiplied by displacement:
* Work (W) = Force (F) x Displacement (d)
* Displacement is the distance an object moves in the direction of the force:
* If you push a box 10 meters horizontally, the displacement is 10 meters.
* If you lift a weight vertically 2 meters, the displacement is 2 meters.
Therefore:
* The greater the distance, the more work is done: If you apply the same force over a longer distance, you do more work.
* The smaller the distance, the less work is done: If you apply the same force over a shorter distance, you do less work.
Examples:
* Pushing a heavy box: Pushing the box 10 meters requires more work than pushing it 5 meters, even if you apply the same force in both cases.
* Lifting a weight: Lifting a weight 2 meters requires more work than lifting it 1 meter, even if you apply the same force in both cases.
Important Note: Work is a scalar quantity (only magnitude, no direction). This means the direction of the force and displacement only matter in terms of whether they are in the same direction or opposite directions. If they are in the same direction, the work is positive; if they are in opposite directions, the work is negative.
