If we decrease the distance an object moves we will


decrease the amount of force applied.
Decrease the amount of work done.
increase the amount of force applied.
increase the amount of work done.

If we decrease the distance an object moves, we will decrease the amount of work done.

To determine the relationship between the distance an object moves and the force applied or the work done, we need to consider the concept of work.

Work is defined as the product of force and distance. Specifically, work (W) = force (F) x distance (d).

Now, let's analyze the given options:

1. Decrease the amount of force applied: According to our work formula, if we decrease the force applied, the work done will also decrease.

2. Decrease the amount of work done: This option states that if we decrease the distance an object moves, the work done will also decrease. It is incorrect because the work done depends on both force and distance. If we decrease the distance, the work done will decrease only if the force applied remains constant.

3. Increase the amount of force applied: Similarly, if we increase the force applied, the work done will also increase, according to our work formula.

4. Increase the amount of work done: This option states that if we decrease the distance an object moves, the work done will increase. It is incorrect because the work done depends on both force and distance. If we decrease the distance, the work done will only increase if the force applied also increases proportionally.

Therefore, the correct option is:

Decrease the amount of work done.

Because work is force times distance, decreasing distance will subsequently decrease the amount of work done. The answer is B, or the second answer choice.