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34kurt
3 months ago
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In pulling two identical carry-on bags through the airport, Mr. Myers and his 13 year old grandson, Vincent, do the same amount

of work. Who has to use a greater force between gates?
Physics
1 answer:
serg [3.5K]3 months ago
5 0

Answer:

Mr. Myers and his son exert the same force while pulling the bags through the gates.

Explanation:

The work performed by Mr. Myers when pulling the bags is equivalent to the work his 13-year-old grandson does with the same bag.

Let F₁ be the force Mr. Myers applies and F₂ be the force his grandson applies.

Let d denote the distance across the gate.

Thus, since Work, W = Force, F × Distance, we conclude;

Mr. Myers' work between the gates, W₁ = F₁ × d

His grandson's work in the same situation, W₂ = F₂ × d

Since the amount of work by both Mr. Myers and his grandson is equal, we state;

W₁ = W₂ leading to F₁ × d = F₂ × d, which indicates;

F₁ = F₂, showing that the force each employed while moving through the gates is identical.

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