To find out how much work a force does, there’s a simple way to figure it out. The main formula you need is:

$$W = F \cdot d \cdot \cos(\theta)$$

Let’s break this down into easy parts:

1. W: This means "Work done" and we measure it in joules.
2. F: This stands for the "force" applied, measured in newtons.
3. d: This represents the "distance" moved in the direction of the force, measured in meters.
4. θ: This is the "angle" between the force and the direction you are moving.

If the force is moving in the same direction as you are, then the angle $\theta$ is $0°$. In this case, $\cos(0°) = 1$. That makes the work formula simpler: $W = F \cdot d$.

On the other hand, if the force is at a right angle to your movement, like when you’re carrying a bag while walking straight, then no work is done. Here, $\cos(90°) = 0$.

To use this, just gather your force, distance, and angle. Plug them into the formula, and you’ll know how much work was done. It’s pretty cool to see everything fit together!