Final answer:
To determine if the workload is a problem, use the formula W = F × d × cos(θ). For example, pushing a box across a floor with a force of 10 Newtons over 3 meters equates to 30 Joules of work, which can be confirmed as reasonable.
Step-by-step explanation:
To confirm that workload is a problem scientifically, you should refer to the definition of work in physics. Work is done when a force causes displacement of an object in the direction of the force. The formula to calculate work is W = F × d × cos(θ), where W is work, F is the force applied, d is the displacement, and θ is the angle between the force and the displacement direction.
For example, imagine you pushed a box across the floor for 3 meters with a consistent force of 10 Newtons. If the force was directed horizontally and the movement was horizontal as well, the angle θ would be 0 degrees, and the cosine of 0 degrees is 1. Therefore, the work done W can be calculated as:
W = 10 N × 3 m × cos(0)
W = 10 N × 3 m × 1
W = 30 Joules
After performing the calculation, you should check the answer to ensure it seems reasonable. In this example, 30 Joules seems reasonable for the work done in pushing a box across the floor. Erroneously large or small numbers may indicate an error in calculation or unit conversion.