Solving Work Done by Pushing a Lawnmower

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Homework Statement


A man pushes a lawnmower with a force of 200N. If the vertical component of this force is 80N how much work is done in pushing the lawnmower 6.0m horizontally?

Homework Equations


Work=force x distance

The Attempt at a Solution


Firstly I have to find the angle to the ground at which the 200N force is directed.
However i am not sure on how to do that.
 

Answers and Replies

  • #2
Make a sketch and remember Pythagoras
 
  • #3
Make a sketch and remember Pythagoras
Would the angle be 68 because inverse tan(200/80)
 
  • #4
68 radians ? No, degrees I hope.
Never mind: once you have the angle, what are you going to use it for ?
And: Sketch ?
 

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