Understanding Work
Work is done when a force causes an object to move a certain distance. It's calculated as:
* Work (W) = Force (F) x Distance (d)
Applying the Information
* Force (F) = 12 N
* Distance (d) = 0.5 m
Calculation
* W = 12 N x 0.5 m = 6 Joules (J)
Answer: The work done is 6 Joules.