Question

How much work is done in moving the flag 20.0 m directly south?

A) 1.00 x 10^4 J
B) 2.00 x 10^3 J
C) 1.50 x 10^4 J
D) 0.00 J

Answer 1

Without the force value applied to move the flag being provided, it's not possible to calculate the work done. If no force is opposing the movement and no energy is transferred, the work done would technically be 0.00 J.

Step-by-step explanation:

To answer the question about how much work is done in moving a flag 20.0 m directly south, we need a force value and the direction of the motion to apply the work formula Work = Force × Distance × cos(θ), where θ is the angle between the force and the direction of motion. However, without the force applied to move the flag being specified in the question, we cannot calculate the work done. If we assume that there is no force opposing the motion or that the flag is moved without any resistance (such as air resistance, friction, etc.), and no energy is transferred, then the work done would be zero which corresponds to answer option D) 0.00 J.