Question

Nathan applies 40 newtons of force to a shopping cart. He moves the cart a distance of 5 meters. Nathan did newton-meters of work on the cart.

Answer 1

Answer:

Work done is force multiplied by distance

work done = 40 × 5

= 200 J

Answer 2

Answer:

200 Nm

Step-by-step explanation:

Work is given by force X displacement

Force = 40N

Displacement = 5m

Since, motion is in 1D and in same direction, distance = displacement

Now, Work done = 40 X  5 = 200 Nm or 200 J

By applying a force of 40 N and moving the cart by 5m, Nathan did 200 newton-meters of work on the cart.