A simple machine increases the distance that a force needs to be applied from 3 meters to 27 meters, and the work done is 216 Joules. How much force is applied?(1 point)
Responses
72 N
72 N
9 N
9 N
8 N
8 N
81 N
The formula for work is W = F*d, where W is the work done, F is the force applied, and d is the distance.
We can rearrange the formula to solve for F: F = W/d.
Plugging in the given values, we get: F = 216 Joules / 27 meters = 8 N.
Therefore, the force applied is 8 N.