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A 20 N pull moves a crate 3.0 m along a rough floor in the same direction as the force. Calculate the work done by the pulling force.
- A.60 J
- B.20 J
- C.3 J
- D.15 J
Model answer
What a good answer should say
- 60 J.
- the correct option
Explanation
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