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You pull a wagon 50M with a 8N force at a 40 degree angle. How much work is done?

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Answer:

306.4J

Step-by-step explanation:

Given parameters:

Displacement = 50m

Force = 80N

Angle = 40°

Unknown:

Work done = ?

Solution:

Work done is the force applied to move a body through a certain distance.

Work done = Force x displacement cos Ф

Work done = 8 x 50 cos 40 = 306.4J

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