Physics Problem: Flight Attendant and 70N Bag

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The physics problem involves a flight attendant pulling a 70 N flight bag over a distance of 253 m with a force of 40.0 N at an angle of 52 degrees above the horizontal. To calculate the work done on the flight bag, one must use the formula for work, which is W = F * d * cos(θ). Substituting the given values, the work done can be determined as W = 40.0 N * 253 m * cos(52°), resulting in a specific numerical value for the work done.

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ok I am in physics obviously...and I am having an extrmely hard time. can anyone help me with this problem?

- a flight attendant ulls her 70 N flight bag a distance of 253 m along a level airport floor at a constant speed. the force she exerts is 40.0N at an angle of 52 degrees above the horizontal. find the following t work she does on the flight bag.



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