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  • Work Done by a Force: Calculating Work with Force and Distance
    Here's how to calculate the work done:

    Understanding the Concepts

    * Work: Work is done when a force causes an object to move a certain distance. It's calculated as the product of the force and the distance moved in the direction of the force.

    * Force: A push or pull that can change an object's motion.

    * Distance: The length of the path traveled.

    Formula

    Work (W) = Force (F) x Distance (d)

    Calculations

    * Force (F) = 100 Newtons

    * Distance (d) = 20 meters

    Work (W) = 100 N * 20 m = 2000 Joules (J)

    Answer

    The work done by moving the 20 kg object 20 meters using a force of 100 Newtons parallel to the direction of motion is 2000 Joules.

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