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?
a) 0 joules
b)9.6 x 102 joules
c)1.2 x 103 joules
d)-9.6 x 102 joules
e)-1.2 x 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?
a) 0 joules
b)9.6 x 102 joules
c)1.2 x 103 joules
d)-9.6 x 102 joules
e)-1.2 x 103 joules

anonymous · Answer

work = force x component of displacement parallel to the force

W = F d cos(40)