Work Problems Directions: Use the work formula, Work Force x Distance, to complete the following problems. Remember your units! Units: Work Joules (J) Force= Newtons (N) Distance= meters (m) Amy uses 20N of force to push a lawn mower 10 meters. How much work does she do? How much work does an elephant do while moving a circus wagon 20 meters with a pulling force of 200N? A 900N mountain climber scales a 100m cliff. How much work is done by the mountain climber?

Work Problems Directions: Use the work formula, Work Force x Distance, to complete the following problems. Remember your units! Units: Work Joules (J) Force= Newtons (N) Distance= meters (m) Amy uses 20N of force to push a lawn mower 10 meters. How much work does she do? How much work does an elephant do while moving a circus wagon 20 meters with a pulling force of 200N? A 900N mountain climber scales a 100m cliff. How much work is done by the mountain climber?

Glencoe Physics: Principles and Problems, Student Edition

1st Edition

ISBN:9780078807213

Author:Paul W. Zitzewitz

Publisher:Paul W. Zitzewitz

Chapter10: Work, Energy And Machines

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 89A

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