To figure out how much work is done in physics, you can use this simple formula:

Work (W) = Force (F) × Distance (d) × cos(θ)

Here’s what each part means:

• W is the work done.
• F is the force you apply.
• d is how far the object moves in the same direction as the force.
• θ is the angle between the force and the direction the object moves.

Let’s look at an example:

If you push something with a force of 10 Newtons (N) and it moves 5 meters (m) in the same direction, you can calculate the work done like this:

W = 10 N × 5 m = 50 Joules (J)

Just keep in mind that if the force is angled, you'll have to use the cosine of that angle to get the right answer!