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A-LevelPhysicsWork, energy and powerOct/Nov 2021Paper 1 Q171 Mark

An object slides with constant velocity across a horizontal sheet of ice. Friction is negligible. A constant horizontal force of 2.1 N is then applied to the object as shown. [Figure 17.1] A short time after applying the force, the object reaches point X at a displacement of 4.0 m from its position when the force was first applied. What is the work done by the force on the object as it travels to point X?

A4.2 J
B4.8 J
C7.3 J
D8.4 J

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This multiple-choice question appeared in the Cambridge A-Level Physics (9702) Oct/Nov 2021 examination, Paper 1 Variant 2. It tests the topic of Work, energy and power and is worth 1 mark.

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