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What is the work done by a force of 20 N acting on an object that moves 5 meters in the direction of the force?

  • A. 100 Joules (J)
  • B. 25 Joules (J)
  • C. 4 Joules (J)
  • D. Work cannot be determined without knowing the object's mass.
Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The work done is calculated using the formula: Work = Force x Distance x cos(theta), where theta is the angle between the force and the direction of motion. In this case, the force and the direction of motion are in the same direction, so cos(theta) = 1. Therefore, Work = 20 N x 5 m x 1 = 100 Joules. Since the force and distance are given and are in the same direction, the work done can be directly calculated without needing to know the object's mass. Choice A, 100 Joules, is the correct answer as calculated. Choice B and C are incorrect as they do not correspond to the correct calculation. Choice D is incorrect because knowing the object's mass is not necessary to calculate work in this scenario, as work is dependent on force, distance, and the angle between them, not mass.