Work in physics equals force multiplied by what?

Distance.

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  3. Time

Why: Work is force times distance. Pushing with a force over a distance transfers energy.

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Answer: Distance. Work is force times distance. Pushing with a force over a distance transfers energy.

  1. Energy en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Energy
    Work, a function of energy, is force times distance.
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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