A force of 3 pounds acts in the direction of 42 degrees to the horizontal. The force moves an object along a straight line from the point (3,7) to the point (8,8), with distance measured in feet. Find the work done by the force in foot-pounds.

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Answer:

11.37 lb-ft

Step-by-step explanation:

We are given that

Force,F=3 pounds

[tex]\theta=42^{\circ}[/tex]

Let Point  A (3,7)  and point B(8,8)

We have to find the work done by the force.

[tex]d=<(8-3)+(8-7)>=<5,1>[/tex]

[tex]r=\mid d\mid=\sqrt{x^2+y^2}=\sqrt{5^2+1^2}=\sqrt{26}[/tex] feet

We know that Work done by the force

[tex]W=Frcos\theta[/tex]

Substitute the values

[tex]W=3\times \sqrt{26}cos42=11.37 lb-ft[/tex]

Hence, the work done by the force =11.37 lb-ft

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