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Pulling a boat forward into a docking area requires 157J of work. The boat must be pulled a distance of 5.3m. What is the force with which the boat is pulled?

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Answer:

29.62 N.

Step-by-step explanation:

Work = 157 J

Distance = 5.3 m

Force = ?

Work = Force * Distance

157J = Force * 5.3 m

157 J/ 5.3 m = Force

29.62 N = Force (or) Force =29.62 N

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