pushing a shopping cart across a parking lot. As you apply a force to move the cart, you are doing work on the cart. The amount of work you do depends on the force you apply and the distance the cart moves. If you push the cart harder or move it a greater distance, you do more work. The work done on the cart is converted into kinetic energy, which is the energy of motion. Which statement best describes the relationship between work and energy in this scenario?

A$)$ Work is done when a force moves an object over a distance, converting energy into motion.

B$)$ Work is the energy required to stop an object from moving.

C$)$ Energy and work are unrelated, as one does not affect the other.

D$)$ Work can only be done if an object is stationary.