Calculating Work

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Calculating Work

• Carly Lund
• Physics 2005-2006
• Wauzeka Steuben School District

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Problem!

• A student pulls a box of books that weighs 185N.
  The box is pulled 0.800 m. How much work does the
  student do on the box?

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Formula

• WFd

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What We Know

• WFD
• F185N
• D0.800 m

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185 N
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Man This Is Hard WORK !
185 N
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Man This Is Hard WORK !
185 N
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Man This Is Hard WORK!
185 N
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185 N
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185 N
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185 N
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185 N
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Calculate!

• W (185N)(0.800m)
• W 148 Joules