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### Physics Problem: Calculating Work Done

An object of mass 2 kg is pulled by a constant force \( F = 4 \, \text{N} \) for a horizontal distance of 2 meters. Referring to the figure below, determine the work done along the positive x-axis. Assume friction is negligible.

#### Figure Description:
The figure shows a block on a horizontal surface being pulled by a force \( F \). The force \( F \) is applied at an angle of 30° above the horizontal axis.

#### Choices:
a. 9 J

b. 8 J

c. 5 J

d. 7 J

e. 2 J

### Solution:
To find the work done, we use the formula for work:

\[ W = F \cdot d \cdot \cos(\theta) \]

Where:
- \( F \) is the magnitude of the applied force (4 N)
- \( d \) is the distance over which the force is applied (2 m)
- \( \theta \) is the angle between the force and the direction of motion (30°)

Substituting the given values:

\[ W = 4 \, \text{N} \times 2 \, \text{m} \times \cos(30°) \]

We know that:

\[ \cos(30°) = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} \]

Thus:

\[ W = 4 \, \text{N} \times 2 \, \text{m} \times \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} \]

\[ W = 8 \, \text{N} \cdot \text{m} \times \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} \]

\[ W = 8 \times 0.866 \] (approximately, since \( \sqrt{3}/2 \approx 0.866 \))

\[ W \approx 6.93 \text{ J} \]

Round to the nearest integer:

\[ W \approx 7 \text{ J} \]

Therefore, the correct answer is:

**d. 7 J**
Transcribed Image Text:### Physics Problem: Calculating Work Done An object of mass 2 kg is pulled by a constant force \( F = 4 \, \text{N} \) for a horizontal distance of 2 meters. Referring to the figure below, determine the work done along the positive x-axis. Assume friction is negligible. #### Figure Description: The figure shows a block on a horizontal surface being pulled by a force \( F \). The force \( F \) is applied at an angle of 30° above the horizontal axis. #### Choices: a. 9 J b. 8 J c. 5 J d. 7 J e. 2 J ### Solution: To find the work done, we use the formula for work: \[ W = F \cdot d \cdot \cos(\theta) \] Where: - \( F \) is the magnitude of the applied force (4 N) - \( d \) is the distance over which the force is applied (2 m) - \( \theta \) is the angle between the force and the direction of motion (30°) Substituting the given values: \[ W = 4 \, \text{N} \times 2 \, \text{m} \times \cos(30°) \] We know that: \[ \cos(30°) = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} \] Thus: \[ W = 4 \, \text{N} \times 2 \, \text{m} \times \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} \] \[ W = 8 \, \text{N} \cdot \text{m} \times \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} \] \[ W = 8 \times 0.866 \] (approximately, since \( \sqrt{3}/2 \approx 0.866 \)) \[ W \approx 6.93 \text{ J} \] Round to the nearest integer: \[ W \approx 7 \text{ J} \] Therefore, the correct answer is: **d. 7 J**
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