If 45j of work are needed to push a shopping cart down a 96m aisle, how much force is needed?

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Answer 1 · 2018-03-23T01:22:00

#F=0.47# N

Work is simply force applied in a distance.

#=> W = F\Delta x#

So for this scenario:

#=> W = F\Delta x#

#=> F = W/(Delta x)#

# => F = (45)/(96) = 0.47# N

Answer 2 · 2018-03-23T01:22:46

#"0.47 N"#

#"Work = Force × Displacement"#

#"F" = "W"/"d" = "45 J"/"96 m" = "0.47 N"#