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📚 Glossary Term

Work

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Definition In science, work happens when a force causes an object to move in the direction of the force.

🧒 In Simple Words

Work in science means a force makes something move.

📌 Example

Lifting a box onto a shelf is an example of work.

âœī¸ Use It in a Sentence

"The student did work on the cart by pushing it across the floor."

🔗 Related Terms

ForceMotionEnergy Transfer