Anne exerts a force of 34.1 N to pitch a softball. She moves the ball 1.8 meters before releasing it. What amount of work did Anne do on the ball?

A. 32.3 J
B. 61.38 J
C. 18.9 J
D. 35.9 J

1 answer

The amount of work done by Anne can be calculated using the formula:

Work = Force x Distance

In this case, the force exerted by Anne is 34.1 N, and the distance the ball is moved is 1.8 meters. Substituting these values into the formula:

Work = 34.1 N x 1.8 m

Calculating this expression, we find:

Work = 61.38 Joules

Therefore, the amount of work that Anne did on the ball is 61.38 J. The correct answer is B.