Physics (10th Edition)

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Chapter 6 - Work and Energy - Problems - Page 169: 64

Answer

$F=102.5N$

Work Step by Step

We have $$\overline P = \frac{W}{t}=\frac{(F\cos\theta)s}{t}$$ $$F=\frac{\overline Pt}{s\cos\theta}$$ $\overline P=82W$, $t=1.5s$ and $s=1.2m$. The pulling force applied goes the same way as the bar's motion, so $\cos\theta=\cos0=1$ $$F=102.5N$$
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