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Sheila did 110 J of work to move a chair 2 m to the right. How much force did Sheila use to Sheila use to move the chair

User Lukas Thum
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Work = Force*Distance

Force = Work/Distance
110/2=55 N
User David Bonnet
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Work done = Force * Distance moved in the direction of the force.

110 J = F * 2 m

110/2 = F
55 = F

Therefore, force is 55N.
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