When different forces are acting on an object, it can make figuring out the work being done a bit tricky. Here are some of those forces:

• Gravity: This force can help or hinder movement. It makes calculations more complicated.

• Friction: This force often takes energy away, which means less work is actually done.

• Applied Forces: Sometimes, we need to know the exact angles of these forces to calculate work properly.

To tackle these challenges, it’s important to know the formula for work:

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

In this formula:

• $W$ is the work done,
• $F$ is the force applied,
• $d$ is the distance moved, and
• $\theta$ is the angle between the force and the direction the object moves.

Getting the right measurements and understanding what's happening is very important for solving these problems.