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A constant force moves an object along the line segment from to . Find the work done if the distance is measured in meters and the force in newtons.

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A constant force F = 6i+8j-6k moves an object along a straight line from point (6, 0, -10) to point (-6, 7, 2).

Find the work done if the distance is measured in meters and the magnitude of the force is measured in newtons.

Answer:

the work done is -88 J

Step-by-step explanation:

Given the data in the question;

we know that;

Work done = F × S

where constant force F = ( 6i + 8j - 6k )

S = ( -6i + 7j + 2k ) - ( 6i + 0j - 10k )

S = ( (-6i - 6i) + (7j - 0j) + ( 2k - ( -10k) ) )

S = ( -12I + 7j + 12k )

so

Work force = ( 6i + 8j - 6k ) × ( -12I + 7j + 12k )

Work force = ( 6 × -12 ) + ( 8 × 7 ) + ( -6 × 12 )

Work force = -72 + 56 - 72

Work force = -88 J

Therefore, the work done is -88 J

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