How is friction related to work done

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Friction significantly impacts the total work done on an object, as it opposes motion. In the example of a 120 kg cart moving up an 800 m path with 1500 N of friction, the total work must account for both gravitational force and frictional force. The gravitational force is calculated as 120 kg multiplied by 9.8 m/s², and the total force includes the frictional force as well. Therefore, the total work done is the sum of the work against gravity and the work against friction. Ultimately, the work done to overcome friction is converted into heat energy.
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kownig that work = f X d
if tehres friction acting as well, for example 1500 N opposing a cart moving up along a path 800M long, the cart is 120Kg.
normally work would be = 120(9.8) X 800 right
but here it'll be more cause we have to add the work needed to overcome friction ofcoruse
so where does the 1500N go, so we can find total work
 
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SS2006 said:
kownig that work = f X d
if tehres friction acting as well, for example 1500 N opposing a cart moving up along a path 800M long, the cart is 120Kg.
normally work would be = 120(9.8) X 800 right
but here it'll be more cause we have to add the work needed to overcome friction ofcoruse
so where does the 1500N go, so we can find total work
You have to find the total force on the cart as it moves along the path. That force consists of the weight of the cart plus friction. If the path is vertical and the friction is 1500 N, you can work out the total force on the cart. The work done in overcoming friction ultimately produces heat.

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