A box on the floor with a mass of 2 kg is under the effect of forces F1, F2 and F3 as it shows below. If the box moved a distance of 3 m. Calculate the work done on the box? HELP please.

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David G.
May 8, 2018

#F2# is irrelevant because it is at right angles to the direction of motion. Vector addition of #F1# and #F3# yields a net force of #10# #N# to the right.

#W=Fd=10xx3=30# #J#

Explanation:

The work done is the product of the net force acting and the distance travelled (in the direction of the net force), #W=Fd#.

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