Abarak said:W = (85.0N)(-3cm-5cm)*1
W = -260J
Am I missing something?
Force is a physical quantity that describes the interaction between objects or particles. It can cause a change in an object's motion, shape, or state of rest.
Force is measured in Newtons (N) using a spring scale, force meter, or other force measuring devices. It can also be calculated by multiplying an object's mass by its acceleration (F=ma).
Displacement refers to the distance and direction of an object's change in position from its starting point. It is a vector quantity, meaning it has both magnitude and direction.
Distance is the total length traveled by an object, while displacement is the shortest distance between an object's starting and ending points. Distance is a scalar quantity, meaning it has only magnitude and no direction.
Force and displacement are directly related through the work-energy theorem. Work is defined as the product of force and displacement (W = F x d), meaning that the amount of work done on an object is directly proportional to the force applied and the distance over which the force is applied.