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If a truck loses 5610 J of energy as it slows down due to an external force of 425 N, what distance will it have moved after the force is first applied

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Answer:

13.2m

Step-by-step explanation:

Step one:

given data

Energy= 5610J

Force F= 425N

Required

The distance traveled

Step two:

We know that work done is given as

WD= force* distance

so

5610=425*d

divide both sides by 425

d= 5610/425

d=13.2m

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