A woman does 340 J of work to move a table 4 m across the floor. What is the magnitude of the force that the woman applied to the table if this force is applied in the horizontal direction?
To find the magnitude of the force applied by the woman, we need to use the equation:
Work = Force × Distance
Given:
Work = 340 J
Distance = 4 m
Rearranging the equation, we have:
Force = Work / Distance
Plugging in the given values, we get:
Force = 340 J / 4 m
Force = 85 N
Therefore, the magnitude of the force that the woman applied to the table is 85 Newtons.