How much work is done on a stationary box that is moved across a carpet by a person? The box weighs 5N and it is moved 50cm. What is the energy transfer for this box?

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asked Feb 12, 2023 225k views

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Talha Ashraf · Answer 1 · 2023-02-17T13:23:37+0000

The work is the force times distance:

Work = 5N * 0.01m =0.05 Nm

Since work equals to the change in kinetic energy, thus the energy transfer or work is 0.05 Nm

Answer: 0.05 Nm

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