Understanding Work
Work is done when a force causes an object to move a certain distance. The formula for work is:
* Work (W) = Force (F) x Distance (d)
Applying the Information
1. Convert the distance to meters: 1.50 cm = 0.0150 m
2. Plug in the values:
* W = 980.0 N * 0.0150 m
3. Calculate the work:
* W = 14.7 J (Joules)
Therefore, the hammer does 14.7 Joules of work on the nail.
