Work = (force) x (distance)
1,008 J = (force) x (28 m)
Divide each side by 28m : (1,008 kg-m²/sec²) / (28 m) = force
Force = 36 kg-m/s² = 36 Newtons .
(about 8.1 pounds)
It doesn't matter what that force accomplishes.
It could be moving a brick, lifting a fish, or pushing a little red wagon.
In order to do 1,008 joules of work in 28 meters, it takes 36 N of force,
in the direction of the 28 meters.
