A force of 35.0N is exerted onto a 12.0kg block and the block moves 42.0m. How much work is done?
Work is force times the distance moved in the direction of the force.
35 * 42 Joules
Is the work done by that force. You do not say if there are also other forces like gravity for example or if the force is in the direction of motion here.
If your textbook gave you a problem written that sloppily, best find another book.
To calculate the work done, we can use the formula:
Work = Force x Distance
Given:
Force = 35.0 N
Distance = 42.0 m
Substituting these values into the formula, we have:
Work = 35.0 N x 42.0 m
Now, we can multiply these values together to find the work done:
Work = 1470 N·m
Therefore, the amount of work done is 1470 Joules (J).