Answer: 217.52 N
Explanation: The applied force is 20 N, the distance covered is 12.0 m and the angle is 25° above the horizontal.
Hence the formulae that defines work done is given by
W = Force × distance
But since the force has been inclined at an angle θ above the horizontal, the horizontal component of force is neccesary to produce the required motion to make the child do work on the wagon.
Hence
Work done = (horizontal component of force) × distance
Work done = F cos θ × distance
Work done = 20 cos 25 × 12 = 217.52 N
Power is the scientific term defined as the rate at which
work is accomplished. Power can be seen everywhere as it is applied to our
everyday living. Power is seen when one pushes a heavy cart. It could be seen
when a baseball hitter hits the ball.
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