A mover slides a refrigerator weighing 650 N at a constant velocity across the floor a distance of 8.1 m. The force of friction between the refrigerator and the floor is 230 N. How much work has been performed by the mover on the refrigerator

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Answer:

The magnitude of the work performed by the mover is 1863 J.

Explanation:

The work can be found using the following equation:

[tex] W = F*d [/tex]

Where:

F: is the force

d: is the displacement = 8.1 m

First, we need to find the net force in the horizontal direction, as follows:

[tex] \Sigma F_{x} = ma = 0 [/tex]

a = 0 since the mover slides a refrigerator at a constant velocity.

[tex] F_{x} = F_{f} = -230 N [/tex]

[tex]F_{f}[/tex]: is the friction force.

Then, the work is:

[tex] W = F*d = -230 N*8.1 m = -1863 J [/tex]    

Therefore, the magnitude of the work performed by the mover is 1863 J.

     

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