Work is defined as the product of the applied force and the distance moved in the direction of the force. Work is done when a force causes an object to move, such as a girl pushing a chair or a waiter carrying a tray. Work can be calculated using the formula: Work (W) = Force (F) x Distance (d). Work is a method of transferring energy and doing work can increase the kinetic energy of an object. Kinetic energy is the energy of motion and is calculated using the formula: Kinetic Energy = 1/2 x Mass x Velocity^2. Potential energy is the energy of an object due to its position or state, such as the energy stored when an object is raised above the ground