A 25 newton force applied on an object moves it 50 meters. The angle between the force and displacement is 40.0°. What is the value of work being done on the object?
Select one of the options below as your answer:

A.
0 joules
B.
9.6 × 102 joules
C.
1.2 × 103 joules
D.
-9.6 × 102 joules
E.
-1.2 × 103 joules

Question

A 25 newton force applied on an object moves it 50 meters. The angle between the force and displacement is 40.0°. What is the value of work being done on the object?
Select one of the options below as your answer:

A.
0 joules
B.
9.6 × 102 joules
C.
1.2 × 103 joules
D.
-9.6 × 102 joules
E.
-1.2 × 103 joules

badhi · Answer

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Work done by an force is the [displacement x force in the direction of the displacement]. Can you find the component of the force in the direction displacement?