A desk was moved 12 m using 280 j of work. how much force was used to move the desk?

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Eliza Richmond

9 July, 01:26

A desk was moved 12 m using 280 j of work. how much force was used to move the desk?

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Coal · Answer 1

Let F = required force, N

Given:

d = 12 m, distance

W = 280 J, work done

By definition,

W = F*d,

therefore

(F N) * (12 m) = (280 J)

F = 280/12 = 23.33 N

Answer: The force is 23.3 N (nearest tenth)