It took a force of 262. N to pull a crate weighing 765 N across the floor. The work done was 3500. J. How far was the crate moved?

Nvm, found it. 765 is probably suppose to be kg, but doesn't apply anyways, since the equation is 3500 = 262*d*cos(0). Dumb question tries to trick you.

Yes, you have figured it out.

On the other hand, extraneous information is present in everyday real problems. In solving problems, it is a necessary skill to pick out relevant information.

To find the distance the crate was moved, we need to use the formula for work:

Work = Force × Distance

We are given the force (262 N) and the work (3500 J), and we need to find the distance. Rearranging the formula, we can solve for distance:

Distance = Work / Force

Substituting the given values:

Distance = 3500 J / 262 N

Calculating this value gives us:

Distance ≈ 13.359 meters

Therefore, the crate was moved approximately 13.359 meters.