Consider a situation where you exert a force F on a crate of mass m, moving it at a speed v a distance d across a floor in a time interval t.
-The quantity Fd is
A)the kinetic energy of the crate.
B)the potential energy of the crate.
C)the linear momentum of the crate.
D)the work you do on the crate.
E)the power you supply to the crate.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The quantity Fd represents the work done on the crate. Work is defined as the force applied in the direction of motion multiplied by the distance traveled. So, Fd is the product of the force applied (F) and the distance traveled (d). Therefore, the correct answer is D, the work done on the crate.

Consider a Situation Where You Exert a Force F on a Crate