Work
Definition: The transfer of energy from one object to another, especially in order to make the second object move in a certain direction. Work is equal to the amount of force multiplied by the distance over which it is applied.
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Kid Definition: Occurs when a force is used to move an object through a distance; measured in Joules.
Example:

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Non-Example:


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The ball is not moving, so the force cannot be measured.
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How to Remember the Word: The way you will remember the word work in the science term is that you can see anything moving over a distance and know that work is the amount of force put to move it over that distance.
Voki Sentence: To measure Joules there must be first work to move the ball to calculate the amount of Joules.

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