Newton to Joule Equation: How to Calculate Work and Distance

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To convert Newtons to Joules, the equation used is Work = Force * Distance. In the example provided, a force of 4.5 N is applied to move a book while doing 2.7 J of work. To find the distance the book has been moved, the equation can be rearranged to Distance = Work / Force. This highlights the relationship between force, work, and distance in physics. Understanding these units is essential for calculating work done in various scenarios.
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I need the equation for Newtons to Joules. as an example the question is you must exert a force of 4.5 N on a book to slide it across the table, if you do 2.7 J of work in the process, how far have you moved the book.

I am not looking for an answer just an equation to show how to do this, thanks
 
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Newton is a unit of force. Joule is a unit of energy or work done. Power is work done per unit time, in units of Watts.

Work = Force * distance
 
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