Which equation represents the work done by a constant force?

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Which equation represents the work done by a constant force?

Explanation:
When a constant force moves an object in the same direction as the displacement, the work done is found by multiplying the force by the distance moved. This gives W = F × d, and it also links to the idea that work (in joules) equals force (in newtons) times distance (in meters). The general idea is that pushing harder or pushing farther adds more work. The other options don’t describe this scenario: dividing force by distance would not give energy in joules; m g h is the gravitational potential energy for lifting against gravity (a specific case, not the general work by any constant force); and adding force and distance has no physical meaning for work.

When a constant force moves an object in the same direction as the displacement, the work done is found by multiplying the force by the distance moved. This gives W = F × d, and it also links to the idea that work (in joules) equals force (in newtons) times distance (in meters). The general idea is that pushing harder or pushing farther adds more work.

The other options don’t describe this scenario: dividing force by distance would not give energy in joules; m g h is the gravitational potential energy for lifting against gravity (a specific case, not the general work by any constant force); and adding force and distance has no physical meaning for work.

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