A traveler pulls on a suitcase strap at an angle 36° above the horizontal. If $555 \mathrm {~J}$ of work are done by the strap while moving the suitcase a horizontal distance of $15 \mathrm {~m} \text {, }$ what is the tension in the strap?
A) 46 N
B) 37 N
C) 52 N
D) 56 N

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The work done by the strap is equal to the force applied multiplied by the distance moved in the direction of the force. In this case, the distance moved in the direction of the force is the horizontal distance of 15 m. Therefore, the tension in the strap is:$$W = Fd$$$$F = \frac{W}{d} = \frac{555 \mathrm {~J}}{15 \mathrm {~m}} = 37 \mathrm {~N}$$

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