Understanding the Concepts
* Work: Work is done when a force causes an object to move a certain distance. The formula for work is:
* Work (W) = Force (F) * Distance (d) * cos(theta)
* Where theta is the angle between the force and the direction of motion.
* Gravity: Gravity is a force that pulls objects towards the center of the Earth.
* Weight: Weight is the force of gravity acting on an object's mass.
Applying the Concepts
1. Force: The force acting on the object is its weight, which is 75 N.
2. Distance: The object falls 28 m.
3. Angle: The force of gravity acts straight down, and the object falls straight down. So, the angle between the force and the direction of motion is 0 degrees. cos(0) = 1.
Calculation
* Work (W) = Force (F) * Distance (d) * cos(theta)
* W = 75 N * 28 m * 1
* W = 2100 Joules (J)
Answer: Gravity does 2100 Joules of work on the object as it falls.