Work: a Traveler Pulls on a Suitcase Strap at an Angle

question 17

Multiple Choice

Work: A traveler pulls on a suitcase strap at an angle 36° above the horizontal. If of work are done by the strap while moving the suitcase a horizontal distance of 15 m, what is the tension in the strap?

• A) 75 N
• B) 61 N
• C) 85 N
• D) 92 N

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Definitions:

Variable Inputs

Factors of production that change in quantity as the level of output changes, such as labor or raw materials, in contrast to fixed inputs like machinery or land.

Property Resources

Assets or materials owned by individuals or entities, including land, buildings, and intellectual property, used in the production of goods and services.

Labor

The human effort, either physical or mental, used in the production of goods and services.

Curves

In economics, curves are graphical representations that show the relationship between two variables, demonstrating how one variable changes in response to the other.