Physics (10th Edition)

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Chapter 6 - Work and Energy - Check Your Understanding - Page 145: 2

Answer

d) is correct.

Work Step by Step

The work done by a force $F$ on the box is $$W=(F\cos\theta)s$$ Since $P$ propels the box's motion in the same direction as $\vec{v}$, $\cos\theta=\cos0=1$, therefore, $W_P=Ps\gt0$ Kinetic friction $f_k$ always opposes the motion in its opposite direction, so $\cos\theta=\cos180=-1$, meaning $W_f=-f_ks\lt0$ $F_N$ and $mg$ are vertical forces, while the motion is horizontal, so $\cos\theta=\cos90=0$ and $W_N=W_{mg}=0$ So d) is correct.
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