Calculating Work in Physics: Forces and Friction Explained

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The discussion focuses on calculating work done on a book being pushed across a tabletop. The applied force is 2.41 N, and the opposing friction force is 0.620 N. The work done by the applied force is calculated as 3.54 Joules, while the work done by friction is 0.9084 Joules. The total work done on the book is 4.4484 Joules, demonstrating the application of the work formula W = F * S.

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Homework Statement



Someone pushes a book a distance 1.47 m along a horizontal tabletop with a horizontal force of 2.41 N, the opposing force of friction is 0.620 N.

How much work does force 2.41 N do on the book?
What is the work done on the book by the friction force?
What is the total work done on the book?

Homework Equations



W = Fscos[tex]\phi[/tex]
W = F * S

The Attempt at a Solution



W
W = 2.63

Edit:
Nvm, I got them all/ :D Just realized it.
 
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Work done by 2.41 N force = 2.41N * 1.47m = 3.54 JoulesWork done by friction force = 0.62N * 1.47m = 0.9084 JoulesTotal work done on the book = 3.54 + 0.9084 = 4.4484 Joules
 

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