Which of the following statements best describes the relationship between force and work?

a. Work equals force divided by distance.

b. Force and work are two terms for the same thing.

c. Work is equal to certain forces, like gravity and friction.

d. Work is done when a force moves an object over a distance.

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Janae Walker

4 January, 16:49

Which of the following statements best describes the relationship between force and work?

a. Work equals force divided by distance.

b. Force and work are two terms for the same thing.

c. Work is equal to certain forces, like gravity and friction.

d. Work is done when a force moves an object over a distance.

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Pierce Cooper · Answer 1

a)., b)., and c). are completely false.

There isn't a grain of truth among them.

In Physics, the technical definition of 'Work' is (force) times (distance).