Final answer:
The question relates to calculating the work done by a force applied at an angle to a block being pushed up a wall. Work is calculated using the distance moved and the component of the force in the direction of movement, but the magnitude of the applied force is missing, preventing the completion of the calculation.
Step-by-step explanation:
The subject of this question is Physics, and the question appears to be of a High School level, where students are often asked to solve problems involving forces, work, and energy. When determining the work done by the force on the block, which is pushed up a vertical wall with constant velocity, we have to consider both the force applied at an angle and the force of friction acting on the block.
The work done by the applied force can be calculated using the formula Work = force × distance × cos(θ), where θ is the angle between the force and the direction of movement. In this case, to find the work done by the force on the block, we'd use:
- The magnitude of the force applied - but since it is not provided, we can't complete the calculation.
- The distance the block is pushed, which is given as 3.0 m.
- The angle at which the force is applied, which is 30.0° with respect to the horizontal.
If we had the magnitude of the applied force, the work done by the force could be calculated as described above. However, since this key piece of information is not provided, we cannot determine the exact work done by the force.