Does work have a direction?

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The work is a scalar quantity.
It has only magnitude, no direction.
If the displacement is in the direction of force then the work is taken as positive.

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Does work have a direction?

The work is a scalar quantity. It has only magnitude, no direction. If the displacement is in the direction of force then the work is taken as positive.

The work is a scalar quantity.
It has only magnitude, no direction.
If the displacement is in the direction of force then the work is taken as positive.