Question #165682

The diagram below shows a man is trying to pull a box a distance of 3 m with a force of 20 N that makes a 35º with the horizontal. Apply your scientific knowledge and understanding of work to find the work done on the box.                             


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Answer

Work done is given

Dot product of force and distance

W=F×dcosθW = F \times d \cos\theta\\

W=20×3cos30°=20\times3cos30^°

W=51.96J


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