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Problem 1. A tugboat exerts a constant force of 4000N toward the right on a ship, moving it a distance of 15m. What work is done?
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Problem 1. A tugboat exerts a constant force of 4000N toward the right on a ship, moving it

a distance of 15m. What work is done?

User John Cromartie
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Answer:

75,000 J

Step-by-step explanation:

The work done by an object can be found by using the formula

workdone = force × distance

From the question we have

workdone = 5000 × 15

We have the final answer as

75,000 J

Hope this helps you

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