While rearranging a dorm room, a student does 288 J of work in moving a desk 2.2 m. What was the magnitude of the applied horizontal force?
W = F*d,
F = W/d = 288 / 2.2 = 130.9 N.
To find the magnitude of the applied horizontal force, we can use the equation:
Work = Force x Distance
Given:
Work = 288 J
Distance = 2.2 m
Rearranging the equation, we get:
Force = Work / Distance
Plugging in the values:
Force = 288 J / 2.2 m
Calculating the result:
Force ≈ 130.909 N
Therefore, the magnitude of the applied horizontal force is approximately 130.909 Newtons.