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The figure here shows an overhead view of three horizontal forces acting on a ca

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Question

The figure here shows an overhead view of three horizontal forces acting on a cargo canister that was initially stationary but that now moves across a frictionless floor. The force magnitudes are F1 = 2.90 N,  F2 = 3.80 N, and F3 = 10.0 N, and the indicated angles are ?2 = 50.0 ? and ?3 = 31.0 ?. What is the net work done on the canister by the three forces during the first 4.20 m of displacement?

The figure here shows an overhead view of three horizontal forces acting on a cargo canister that was initially stationary but that now moves across a frictionless floor. The force magnitudes are F1 = 2.90 N, F2 = 3.80 N, and F3 = 10.0 N, and the indicated angles are ?2 = 50.0 ? and ?3 = 31.0 ?. What is the net work done on the canister by the three forces during the first 4.20 m of displacement?

Explanation / Answer

W (net)=F*d

F= magnitude of net force on canister

d=displacement of canister

F= sqrt.(Fx^2+Fy^2)

Fx= x component of net force

Fx = -2.9 - 3.8sin(50) + 10cos(31) = 2.96 N

Fy = y component of net force

Fy = -3.8cos(50) + 10sin(31) = 2.71 N

F = sqrt.( 2.96^2 + 2.71^2 ) = 4.013 N

W (net) = 4.013 N * 4.2 m = 16.855 J