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Calvin pushes a lawnmower 20 meters with a force of 2 N. How much work has he done?

none
20 Nm
22 Nm
40 Nm

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Work is done when a force is applid to an object in motion. It is calculated by multiplying the amount force applied to the object and the distance the object travels.

Work = force x distance
Work = 2 N x 20 m
Work = 40 Nm

Thus, the answer is the 4th option which is 40 Nm.
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