Determining the force that is required

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To determine the force required to do 9600 J of work over a displacement of 25.0 m at an angle of 30 degrees, the formula W = F * d * cos(θ) is applied. The calculation shows that F = 9600 J / (25 m * cos(30°)), resulting in a force of approximately 443.4 N. The original poster confirmed this calculation and acknowledged a previous error in units. The discussion emphasizes the importance of using the correct formula and units in physics problems. Accurate calculations are essential for determining the required force in such scenarios.
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A force acts an angle of 30.0 degrees relatives to the directions of displacement. What force is required to do 9600 J of work over a displacement of 25.0 m?




The solution that i am getting is 443 N of Force, but I'm not sure if i am doing it right though.
 
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If the force is constant, then W = \mathbf{F} \cdot \mathbf{d}. this gives W=Fdcos(30),
9600 Nm = F * 25cos(30) m
F = 443.4 N
 
jhae2.718 said:
If the force is constant, then W = F \cdot d. this gives W=Fdcos(30),
9600 N = F * 25cos(30) m
F = 443.4 m

Thank you (:
 
Note I messed up the unit originally, check my edited post. (Writing this on my phone)
 
jhae2.718 said:
Note I messed up the unit originally, check my edited post. (Writing this on my phone)
Will do! Thank you again !
 
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