A box follows a zigzag path to reach from point A to B. The actual length of the path is 5 m and the length of the straight line joining the two points is 2 m. If a force of 5 N acts on the box along its path then the work done on the box by the force is:
25 J
Work done = Force x distance in the direction of force
Work is the product of the force acting on the body and the distance it travels, so here distance is 5 m. Hence work done by the force = 5 x 5 = 25 J.