How Much Force Was Applied to Move a Car Over 127 Meters?

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To find the force applied to move a car over 127 meters with 1550 joules of work done, the equation W = Fd can be used. Here, W represents work, F is the force, and d is the distance. Given the values, the force can be calculated by rearranging the equation to F = W/d. Substituting in the known values, the force can be determined easily. This straightforward application of the work equation clarifies the solution process.
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If 1550J of work was done by moving a car a horizontal distance of 127m, what was the force applied to the car?(Assume the force was applied horizontally)


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Weezergames said:
If 1550J of work was done by moving a car a horizontal distance of 127m, what was the force applied to the car?(Assume the force was applied horizontally)

There's only one equation that you need here, the basic equation for work:

W=Fd

You know the value for work, and you know the distance travelled, so finding the force shouldn't be too difficult from there :smile:
 

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