Physics

Physics

Problem

A student pulls a suitcase of mass 10 kg10\,\text{kg} along a perfectly smooth airport floor by exerting a constant force of magnitude 100 N100\,\text{N} at an angle of 30∘30^{\circ} above the horizontal. The suitcase starts from rest and is pulled through a horizontal distance of 20 m20\,\text{m}. Take g=9.8 m s−2g = 9.8\,\text{m}\,\text{s}^{-2}. a. (i) Calculate the work done by the student’s force on the suitcase during the 20 m20\,\text{m} pull. b. (ii) Determine the speed of the suitcase after it has moved the given distance.

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