The brakes of a truck cause it to slow down by applying a retarding force of 2350 N to the truck over a distance of 817 m. What is the work done by this force on the truck?
W=(F,s)=F•s•cosα =
= 2350•817•cos180º=
= 2350•817•(-1)=
= - 1919950 J
To find the work done by a force, you can use the formula:
Work = Force x Distance
In this case, the force is given as 2350 N and the distance is 817 m. Plugging these values into the formula, we get:
Work = 2350 N x 817 m
Now, let's calculate the work done.