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Book

is
pushed
18cm
along
a
desk
by
applying
a
force
of
41N.
What
is
the
work
done
on
the
book?
Give
y

1 Answer

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7.38J, or with significant figures, 7.4J

Work is equal to the magnitude of the force multipled by the distance traveled. Since a Joule is a Newton-meter, convert the 18cm to meters, which is 0.18.
The work is equal to (41N)*(0.18m) which gives you 7.38J. Round using significant figures to 7.4J.
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