A boy is sitting on a sled that is 100kg. If you pull the sled

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To calculate the work done while pulling a 100kg sled with an average force of 500N over 20 meters, the formula used is work equals force times distance, resulting in 10,000 joules of work. The average acceleration can be determined using Newton's second law, where acceleration equals force divided by mass. With a force of 500N and a mass of 100kg, the average acceleration is 5 m/s². The discussion highlights the importance of applying basic physics formulas to solve problems related to force, work, and acceleration. Overall, the calculations demonstrate fundamental principles of mechanics in a straightforward scenario.
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A boy is sitting on a sled that is 100kg. If you pull the sled forward for 20 meters, your avg. force is 500N. How much work did you do at that time? (no friction on the ice/snow). What was your avg. acceleration?

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well i got the avg. acceleration i think..i just need help finding how much work he did, I don't know where to start lol
 


the avg acceleration i got was v1 = .04
 
well, work = force times distance, sooo … ? :smile:
 


so 500N x 20 meters?
 
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