Physics (10th Edition)

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Chapter 6 - Work and Energy - Problems - Page 166: 8

Answer

(a) $W=2982J$ (b) $W=3290J$

Work Step by Step

(a) We have $T=94N$, $s=35m$ and $\theta=25^o$ The amount of work done on the toboggan by $T$ is $$W=(T\cos\theta)s=2982J$$ (b) If $T$ is parallel to the snow, it does not make an angle with the toboggan's displacement anymore, so $\theta=0$ The amount of work done on the toboggan by $T$ is $$W=(T\cos0)s=3290J$$
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