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Natalia lifts a bag of groceries 0.50 m by exerting a force of 36 N. How much work did she do on the bag?

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the answer is 18 joules hope this helps

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Answer;

18 Joules

Explanation;

  • Work is the measures the transfer of energy when an object moves over a given distance.
  • Work is therefore given by; Force × distance

Force =36 Newtons

Distance = 0.5 meters

  • Hence; work = 36 N × 0.5 N

= 18 Joules

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