FInd the work done when a cnstant force applied to an object

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To find the work done by a constant force on an object moving along a vector, the dot product of the force vector and the displacement vector must be calculated. Given the force vector F = <64, 36> and the displacement vector D = <22, -33>, the magnitude of the force was initially calculated. The next step involves computing the dot product of these two vectors to determine the work done. The dot product formula is essential for this calculation, leading to the final work value. Understanding this process is crucial for solving similar physics problems.
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Homework Statement


Find the work done when a constant force F is applied to an object that moves along a vector D where units are pounds and feet


Homework Equations



F= < 64,36 > D = < 22, -33 >

The Attempt at a Solution



I found magnitude by taking square of 64^2 + 36^2. Cant find anything else and don't know where to look!
 
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Work = dot product of force vector and displacement vector.
 

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