Define force and work.

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Force: The interaction that brings about the acceleration is called force.
Ex: An ox is pulling a cart, applying brakes to a bicycle, lifting heavy iron object with a crane.

Work: When an object is displaced by applying a force on it, work is said to be done.
Ex: A bucketful of water is to be drawn from a well and taken to the home by walking from well to home.

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