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A ball of 0.5kg slows down from 5m/s to 3m/s. Calculate the work done inthe process.

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Answer:

9.8 Joules (rounded to 2 significant figures)

Step-by-step explanation:

Work done (J)= Force(N) x distance changed (m)

  • Force= 9.80665 x 0.5kg
  • Force= 4.90332 Newtons

  • Distance changed= 5-3
  • distance changed= 2m/s

--> work done= 4.90332 x 2

work done= 9.8 Joules

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