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a toy wagon is pulled by exerting a force of 15 pounds on a handle that makes a 30 degree angle with the horizontal. find the work done in pulling the wagon 50 feet.

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  1. We want the force in the direction of motion
    F = 15 cos 30
    then work = force times the distance the force acts
    = 50 * 15 cos 3
    in foot pounds

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    Damon

  2. thank you..

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