While rearranging a dorm room, a student does 286 J of work in moving a desk 1.3 m. What was the magnitude of the applied horizontal force?
Work = force x distance
286J = Force x 1.3 meters
To find the magnitude of the applied horizontal force, we can use the formula for work:
Work = Force × Distance
Given that the work done is 286 J and the distance covered is 1.3 m, we can rearrange the formula to solve for force:
Force = Work / Distance
Substituting the given values:
Force = 286 J / 1.3 m
Calculating this value:
Force = 220 N
Therefore, the magnitude of the applied horizontal force is 220 N.