How Is Work Calculated When No Distance Is Given?

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Start date Oct 15, 2008
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To calculate work done when no distance is given, the force and time can be used to determine the object's acceleration and final velocity. The work done can be calculated using the formula W = Fd, but since distance is not provided, it can be derived from the object's motion. The acceleration can be found using Newton's second law, and then the distance traveled during the time can be calculated using kinematic equations. Ultimately, the work done on the object can be determined once the distance is established. Understanding these relationships is crucial for solving the problem effectively.

Oct 15, 2008

shonuff2

Homework Statement

a 20N force acts on a 2 KG object for 3 seconds. If the object was initally at rest, How much work was done in this process? I am having problems working this formula with no distance involved W = Fd

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Oct 15, 2008

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