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  • Calculating Work Done: Force, Distance, and Joules - Physics Explained
    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:

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

    * Force: The force applied to the box is 200 N (Newtons).

    * Distance: The box moves 5 meters.

    Calculation

    1. Apply the work formula: W = F x d

    2. Substitute the values: W = 200 N x 5 m

    3. Calculate: W = 1000 Joules (J)

    Answer: The person does 1000 Joules of work on the box.

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