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Question
How much work is done when a force of 2 N moves a body through a distance of 10 cm in the direction of force?
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Solution
Force, (F) = 2N
Distance travelled by the body, (S) = 0.1 m
We have a relation as, W = FS
So,
W = 2 × 0.1
= 0.2 J
Therefore , the work done is 0.2 J
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