Why Was Mass Given for Work Calculation?

[teggenspiller]

Homework Statement

A horizontal force of 200 N is applied to move a 55 kg television set across a 10 m level surface. What is the work done by the 200 N force on the television set?



ke= 1/2 m*v^2

w=f*d

Homework Equations

I can find work: :6000J

The Attempt at a Solution

So why was the value of mass given?

 

[Doc Al]

So why was the value of mass given?

To see if you know what you're doing, perhaps. Part of being able to solve a problem is knowing what matters and what doesn't. Giving more details also makes the description more specific. And you may need the mass for follow up questions.

 

[teggenspiller]

Wow. Thanks a lot. Knew they were trying to f with me.