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The work that a force does by acting on an object is equal to what?

1) the product of force (in the direction of motion) and distance and is negative if the force and motion are in the same direction

2) the product of force (in the direction of motion) and distance and is positive if the force and motion are in the same direction

3) the product of force and distance without regard to direction

4) the product of distance and kinetic energy

5) the product of momentum and force (in the direction of motion)

2 answers

1J = 1N-m
so, work = force * distance

now consider whether the quantities are vectors or scalars.
This question is flawed, except for a very beginning student. Work is force IN THE DIRECTION OF MOVEMENT times distance moved.