Calculating Work Done

Remember that work done is the same as the energy required to move an object over a certain distance, by applying some force. This distance is in the direction of the force.

If you increase the force and/or the distance, it increases the amount of work done. This can be calculated using the formula $E=F\times d$ where $E$ is work done (or energy) in Joules, $F$ is force in Newtons, and $d$ is distance in metres.

You can also use the formula $W=F \times d$ because work done and energy transferred is ultimately the same thing.

Work done by a force in a system is the same as the energy transferred in that system. Therefore, if you increase or decrease work done, the energy will increase or decrease by the same amount.