Fundamentals of Physics Extended (10th Edition)

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Chapter 7 - Kinetic Energy and Work - Problems - Page 175: 58c

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The direction of the normal force is vertically upwards. But the crate undergoes horizontal displacement. Therefore, the normal force and displacement are perpendicular to each other. Then, $W= Fd\cos\theta=Fd\cos 90^{\circ}=0$
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