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When 180 joules of work is done to push a box horizontally 15.3 meters, how much

force is applied?
•2,754 joules
•2.754 newtons
•11.76 newtons
•11.76 joules

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Answer:

11.76Newtons

Step-by-step explanation:

Workdone = Force * distance

Given

Workdone = 180joules

Distance = 15.3 metres

Required

Force

From the formula;

Force - Work/distance

Force = 180/15.3

Force = 11.76Newtons

Hence the required force is 11.76Newtons

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