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June 2012 p42 q1
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A block is pulled in a straight line along horizontal ground by a force of constant magnitude acting at an angle of 60° above the horizontal. The work done by the force in moving the block a distance of 5 m is 75 J. Find the magnitude of the force.
Solution
The work done by a force is given by the formula:
\(W = Fd \cos \alpha\)
where \(W\) is the work done, \(F\) is the magnitude of the force, \(d\) is the distance moved, and \(\alpha\) is the angle between the force and the direction of movement.