Work is the exertion of a force over a distance in the direction of motion. The amount of work done can be calculated using the formula W=Fxd, where W is work in joules, F is force in newtons, and d is distance in meters. Simple machines like inclined planes, screws, wedges, and levers can be used to make work easier. Levers work by using a bar that pivots around a fulcrum, allowing a smaller force applied at one end to produce a larger equivalent force at the other end. Pulleys also make work easier by allowing heavy objects to be lifted with less force. Compound machines combine two or more simple machines to further reduce the amount of force