Work and Energy

In Newtonian Mechanics, work is done when a force moves an object over a distance. It’s calculated as the product of the force applied and the distance moved in the direction of the force. Energy, the capacity to do work, comes in various forms, such as kinetic (motion) and potential (stored, like in a raised object). The work-energy principle states that the work done on an object results in a change in its energy. Essentially, if you exert force and move something, you’re transferring energy to it, allowing it to perform work itself.