A person applies 98 Newtons of force to a 20 kilogram box. They apply the force to the box over a 4-meter ramp, raising the box 2 meters from the ground. How much work is done? (1 point)

Responses

194 Joules
194 Joules

392 Joules
392 Joules

40 Joules
40 Joules

80 Joules
80 Joules

1 answer

To calculate the work done on the box, we can use the formula for work:

\[ \text{Work} = \text{Force} \times \text{Distance} \times \cos(\theta) \]

where:

  • Work is measured in Joules (J),
  • Force is measured in Newtons (N),
  • Distance is the distance over which the force is applied,
  • \(\theta\) is the angle between the force and the direction of motion.

In this case, the force is applied along the ramp, which means that the angle \(\theta\) is 0 degrees (assuming the force is parallel to the ramp). Therefore, \(\cos(0) = 1\).

The force applied is 98 N, and the distance over the ramp is 4 m.

\[ \text{Work} = 98 , \text{N} \times 4 , \text{m} \times \cos(0) = 98 , \text{N} \times 4 , \text{m} = 392 , \text{J} \]

So, the work done is 392 Joules.

The correct response is: 392 Joules