Net Work Done on Weight: Calculating 394N Force

In summary, "Net work" is the total amount of work done on an object by all the forces acting on it. It is calculated by multiplying the force by the distance the object moves in the direction of the force. In this context, "weight" refers to the gravitational force on an object and is measured in Newtons (N). To calculate net work with a 394N force, the distance the object moved in the direction of the force is needed and can be found using the equation W = Fd in units of joules (J). It is important to calculate net work in order to understand the effects of multiple forces on an object and determine the energy transferred to or from the object, aiding in predictions and analysis of its
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PepeF.
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a weight is lifted 3.64m

if a constant net force of 394N is exerted on the weights, how much net work is done on the weights?

in J that is..
 
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You'll have to do better than this :) You need to show us what you've tried.
 
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phyzmatix said:
You'll have to do better than this :) You need to show us what you've tried.

i don't even know where to start I am lost
 
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i don't know where to start
 

1. What is "Net Work"?

Net work is the total amount of work done on an object, taking into account all the different forces acting on the object.

2. How is "Net Work" calculated?

Net work is calculated by multiplying the force acting on an object by the distance the object moves in the direction of the force. This can be represented by the equation W = Fd, where W is work, F is force, and d is distance.

3. What is "Weight" in this context?

In this context, weight refers to the gravitational force acting on an object. It is typically measured in units of Newtons (N).

4. How do you calculate the net work done on an object with a 394N force?

To calculate the net work done on an object with a 394N force, you would need to know the distance the object moved in the direction of the force. Then, you can use the equation W = Fd to calculate the net work in units of joules (J).

5. Why is it important to calculate net work done on an object?

Calculating the net work done on an object allows us to understand the overall effect of multiple forces acting on the object. It also allows us to determine the amount of energy transferred to or from the object, which can help us make predictions and analyze the motion of the object.

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