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#2. A tractor exerts a constant force of 5.0*10-N in a chain while pulling å 30cm. What is the work done by the tractor?

#2. A tractor exerts a constant force of 5.0*10-N in a chain while pulling å 30cm-example-1
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ANSWER:

1500 J

Explanation:

The work is given by the following formula:


W=F\cdot d

where F is the force and d is the distance, therefore:

F = 5*10^3 N

d = 30 cm = 0.3 m

replacing


\begin{gathered} W=5\cdot10^3\cdot0.3 \\ W=1500\text{ J} \end{gathered}

Work is 1500 J

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