Net work done on boat by locomotives

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To calculate the net work done on the boat by the two locomotives, the tension in each cable and the angle of pull must be considered. The total force exerted by the locomotives can be determined by analyzing the horizontal components of the tension. Given that the tension in each cable is 6,000 N and the angle is 16 degrees, the effective force can be calculated. The work done is then found by multiplying this effective force by the distance of 5.00 km. The final result provides the total net work done on the boat.
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The drawing shows a boat being pulled by two locomotives through a canal of length 5.00 km. The tension in each cable is 6.00 103 N, and = 16.0°. What is the net work done on the boat by the two locomotives?


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