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A particle moving in the xy plane under goes displacement s=(2i+3j)m while the constant force is given by F=(5i+2j)N.calculate the work done by the force F.
13 years ago

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Answered by drwls
Take the dot product of the displacement and force vectors.

Looks like 16 joules.

Review vector dot (scalar) products
13 years ago
Answered by drwls
http://www.netcomuk.co.uk/~jenolive/vect6.html
13 years ago

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