Question

If you apply a force F with the x component =-7.24 N and the y component = 8.86 N on a car which moves along the x axis by a displacement of 1.98m. What is the work done on the car by your force in J?

Answer 1

The work done on the car is

W=F_x d_x

W=-7.24(1.98)=-14.3 J.