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A boy slides a book across the floor, using a force of 5 N over a distance of 2 m. What is the kinetic energy of the book after he sli
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A boy slides a book across the floor, using a force of 5 N over a distance of 2
m. What is the kinetic energy of the book after he slides it? Assume there is
no friction
O A. 20 j
O B. 2.5 j
O c. 5 j
O D. 10 j
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Answer: D. 10 J
Explanation: Work is equal to the product of force and distance. Work is equal to energy. So the value for work is equal to energy.
W = Fd
= 5N ( 2 m )
= 10 J
Ek = force x distance
Ek = 5 x 2
Kinetic energy = 10 joules