While rearranging a dorm room, a student does 307 J of work in moving a desk 1.1 m. What was the magnitude of the applied horizontal force?
W = F d
307 = F (1.1)
To find the magnitude of the applied horizontal force, we can use the formula:
Work = Force x Distance
In this case, the work done is given as 307 J and the distance is 1.1 m. So, we can rearrange the formula to solve for force:
Force = Work / Distance
Plugging in the given values, we have:
Force = 307 J / 1.1 m
Evaluating this equation, we find:
Force = 279.09 N
Therefore, the magnitude of the applied horizontal force is approximately 279.09 N.