Question

1. a car is being towed. the tow truck applies a force of 5000n for 2m. calculate the work done by the tow truck. make sure to draw the vectors force and displacement.

givens:
f =
s =
equation to use:
unknowns:
what are you solving for?
substitute & solve:

Explanation:

Step1: List given values

$F = 5000\,\text{N}$, $s = 2\,\text{m}$

Step2: State work formula

$W = F \times s$

Step3: Substitute and calculate

$W = 5000\,\text{N} \times 2\,\text{m} = 10000\,\text{J}$

(Note: For the vectors: Draw a horizontal vector labeled $\vec{F} = 5000\,\text{N}$ (direction of motion) and a parallel horizontal vector labeled $\vec{s} = 2\,\text{m}$, since force and displacement are in the same direction for towing.)

Answer:

Work done: $10000\,\text{J}$
Vectors: Two parallel horizontal vectors (force and displacement) pointing in the same direction, with magnitudes 5000N and 2m respectively.