The graph shown in Figure 7 was generated by a computer inter- faced to a force sensor that collected data several times per second as a block of wood was pulled with a horizontal force across a desk. (a)  Estimate the work done by the force applied to the block. Show your calculations. (b)  Describe sources of systematic error when using a force

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The graph shown in Figure 7 was generated by a computer inter- faced to a force sensor that collected data several times per second as a block of wood was pulled with a horizontal force across a desk.

  1. (a)  Estimate the work done by the force applied to the block. Show your calculations.

  2. (b)  Describe sources of systematic error when using a force

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