A Person Applies a Constant Force on an Object of Mass

question 86

Multiple Choice

A person applies a constant force on an object of mass 20 kg that causes the object to move horizontally at a constant speed of 0.20 m/s through a distance of 0.80 m. What is the work done on the object?

• A) 160 J
• B) 10 J
• C) 16 J
• D) 0 J
• E) Cannot be determined without knowing the magnitude of the applied force.

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