Question

A 55 newton force applied on an object moves the object 10 meters away in the same direction as the force. What is the work done on the object?

1) 550 J
2) 5.5 J
3) 0 J
4) Cannot be determined

Answer 1

The work done on the object is calculated using the formula Work = Force x Distance. With a force of 55 newtons moving the object 10 meters, the work done is 550 joules (J).

Step-by-step explanation:

To calculate the work done on an object when a force is applied, the following formula is used: Work (W) = Force (F) × Distance (d) × cos(θ), where θ is the angle between the force and the direction of motion. When the force is applied in the same direction as the movement of the object, θ is 0°, and cos(0°) = 1, which simplifies the formula to W = F × d. Therefore, for a force of 55 newtons moving the object 10 meters in the same direction, the work done would be 55 N × 10 m = 550 joules (J). Hence, the correct answer is option 1) 550 J.