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What type of quantity is work?

Scalar quantity

In the formula W=FscosθW = Fs \cos\theta, what does θ\theta represent?

Angle between force and displacement

What is cos90°\cos 90°, and what does this mean for work done?

0, so no work is done

When does positive work occur?

Energy transferred to an object

When you hold a box stationary, why is no work done?

Displacement is zero

On a force-distance graph, what does the area under the curve represent?

Work done

A force of 250 N at 22° pulls an object 163 m. Work done is closest to:

3.78×1043.78 \times 10^4 J

Which component of an angled force does work in horizontal motion?

FcosθF \cos\theta (horizontal component)

What is the SI unit of work?

Joules (J)

If friction does -1600 J of work, what happens to the object's energy?

Energy is removed from the object

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