What does it mean to do work on an object in scientific terms?
To paint the object a different color
To hold the object still while a force is applied
To think really hard about moving the object
To move the object a certain distance while using force
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To move the object a certain distance while using force. In scientific terms, work is done on an object when a force is applied to it, causing it to move a certain distance in the direction of the force. This is typically measured in Joules.