A force of pulls a sledge along the ground. The force acts at above the horizontal. How much work does it do?

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: B.

  1. Step 1: Only the component of force along the motion does work: .
  2. Step 2: J.
Answer
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Why not the others: : ignores the angle. : uses , the vertical component. : uses .

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