Question

A constant unit force vector makes angle 30 with the positive x - axis. Find the work done by the force in moving the object 17 units in the direction of the positive x - axis. g

Answer 1

The work done by the constant unit force vector in moving the object 17 units in the positive x-axis direction is equal to the magnitude of the force multiplied by the displacement in the direction of the force. Since the force makes an angle of 30 degrees with the x-axis, the magnitude of the displacement in the direction of the force is equal to the displacement in the x-axis direction multiplied by the cosine of 30 degrees. Therefore, the work done is equal to the magnitude of the force multiplied by 17 multiplied by the cosine of 30 degrees. hope this helped