Here's a breakdown:
* Force: A push or pull that can change an object's motion.
* Distance: The amount of space an object moves.
* Work: The energy transferred to or from an object by a force acting on it over a distance.
Key points:
* Work is done only if the force causes the object to move. If there's no movement, no work is done.
* The amount of work done is calculated by multiplying the force applied by the distance moved in the direction of the force.
* Work is measured in units of joules (J).
Example:
* You lift a heavy box from the floor to a shelf. You are applying a force to the box and it moves a certain distance upwards. You have therefore done work on the box.
