Can force and work be used in calculations in place of kinetic energy?

[ObberGobb]

We calculating projectiles, kinetic energy is generally used. Can force and work be used in its place, or is that a completely different thing? Like I tried it out and it yielded dramatically different results, but I also am not very knowledgeable on physics so I don't understand the concept of work all too well.

 

[ObberGobb]

So when should you use force and work in regards to powerscaling calcs?

 

[KLOL506]

Force and work are particularly useful for determining AP from pressure, provided you have the displacement (In this case, distance moved).

 

[ObberGobb]

Thank you. So basically kinetic energy should be used for projectiles and throwing, and force and work should be used for pressure?