Functions Modeling Change: A Preparation for Calculus, 5th Edition

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Chapter 12 - Vectors and Matrices - 12.4 The Dot Product - Exercises and Problems for Section 12.4 - Exercises and Problems - Page 520: 15

Answer

$2100 \ ft-lb$

Work Step by Step

The angle between the ramp and the flux is equal to $\theta =30^{\circ}$. Work done: $W=|F| |d| \cos \theta \\=350 \times 12 \times \cos (90-30) \\= (350)(12) \cos 60\\= (350)(12) \times (1/2) \\= 2100 \ ft-lb$
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