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Question
If the work done by a force in moving an object through a distance of 20 cm is 24.2 J, what is the magnitude of the force?
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Solution
Work done in moving the body, (W) = 24.2 J
Distance travelled by the body, (S) = 0.2 m
We have a relation as,
`F = W/S`
Therefore ,
`F = 24.2/0.2` N
= 121 N
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