Question

A floating ice block is pushed through a displacement d = (13.5 m)i + (-14.3 m)j along a straight embankment by rushing water, which exerts a force f = (230 n)i + (-165 n)j on the block. how much work does the force do on the block during the displacement?

Answer 1

To solve this problem, we are going to use the formula for work which is Fd where x and y are measured separately.

X direction: W = 13.5 x 230 = 3105 Joules

Y direction: W = -14.3 x -165 = 2360 Joules

So the total work is getting the sum of the two: 3105 + 2360 = 5465 Joules