Using a ramp length of 2m, you apply a 150N force to move a 20kg object a vertical distance of 1m. How much work did you do on the object?
Using a ramp of length 2m, you apply a 150N force to move a 20kg object a vertical distance of . How much work does gravity do on the object?
To calculate the amount of work done on an object, you need to multiply the force applied to the object by the distance over which the force is applied. In this case, the force applied is 150 N and the distance is 1 m.
The work done (W) can be calculated using the formula:
W = force × distance
Plugging in the values, we have:
W = 150 N × 1 m
W = 150 joules
Therefore, you have done 150 joules of work on the object.
Note: The ramp length of 2m is not relevant to calculating the work done in this scenario. The vertical distance over which the object is moved (1m) is the important factor.