It takes 40 J to push a large box 4 m across a floor. Assuming the push is in the same direction as the move, what is the magnitude of the force on the box?

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The work done on an object is calculated by the formula Work = Force × Distance. Given that the work done is 40 J and the distance is 4 m, we can rearrange the formula to solve for force: Force = Work / Distance = 40 J / 4 m = 10 N.

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