A force with a magnitude of 25 N and directed at an angle of 37° above the horizontal is used to move a 10-kg crate along a horizontal surface at constant velocity. How much work is done by this force in moving the crate a distance of 15 m?
A)zero joules
B)1.7 J
C)40 J
D)98 J
E)300 J

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The work done by the force is calculated using the formula W = F * d * cos(θ), where F is the force magnitude, d is the distance, and θ is the angle. Here, W = 25 N * 15 m * cos(37°) = 300 J.

A Force with a Magnitude of 25 N and Directed