Work Problem, opposing forces (no friction)

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The discussion focuses on calculating the work done on a block subjected to two opposing forces, T1 and T2, with values of 32 N and 19 N respectively, over a displacement of 11 m on a frictionless surface. The work done by T1 is calculated as 352 J, while the work done by T2 is -209 J. The work done by gravity and the normal force is zero due to their perpendicular orientation to the displacement. The net work done on the block is the sum of the individual works, resulting in 63 J.

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Homework Statement


In the figure below,

http://www.webassign.net/userimages/jshemwell@lincolnpark.il/Net%20Force/Two_opposing_horizontal.gif

T1 = 32 N, and T2 = 19 N. The surface has no friction. The block travels a displacement of 11 m to the right as a result of these forces.
a. What is the work done on the block by T1?

b. What is the work done on the block by T2?

c. What is the work done on the block by gravity?

d. What is the work done on the block by the normal force?

e. What is the net work done on the block by all forces?

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The Attempt at a Solution


I got (32N)(11m)(Cos0)=325 J for a.
I got (19N)(11m)(Cos180)=-290 J for b.
I got 0 for c. and d.
I am not sure how to find e. and did I do the rest of the problems correctly?
 
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