Work is defined as:

Work is defined in physics as the measure of energy transfer that occurs when an object is moved over a distance by an external force. Specifically, it is the product of the force applied to the object and the distance the object moves in the direction of that force. In essence, work quantifies how much energy is transferred when an object is displaced.

When a force is applied and causes an object to move, work is done. This means there has to be a displacement in the direction of the applied force. The formula for calculating work is often expressed as:

[ \text{Work} = \text{Force} \times \text{Distance} \times \cos(\theta) ]

where (\theta) is the angle between the force and the direction of movement. The direct relationship between the force, the distance, and the work done underlies the core concept of work in physics, making the choice regarding the product of the force applied and the distance through which the force moved the correct definition.

In contrast, defining work as a push or pull on an object that does not move, or discussing pressure as a measure of force per unit area, does not capture the full essence of what work entails in terms of movement and energy