Does Mass Affect Work Done in Pushing a Hay Bale?

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The work done by the farmhand in pushing a 26-kg bale of hay across a barn floor is calculated using the formula W = F × d, where W is work, F is force, and d is distance. In this case, the farmhand exerts a horizontal force of 88N over a distance of 3.9 meters, resulting in a total work output of 343.2 Joules. The mass of the hay bale does not affect the calculation of work in this scenario, as only the force applied and the distance moved are relevant factors.

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A farmhand pushes a 26-kg bale of hay 3.9 meters across the floor of a barn. If she exerts a horizontal force of 88N on the hay, how much work has she done?

My Answer:
W=88N x 3.9m
= 343.2 Joules

My question: Is this correct or do I have to do something with the mass of 26-kg?
Thank you!
 
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Perfectly correct. The mass is irrelevant. (But maybe the question has another part.)
 

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