A block of mass m 2.50 kg is pushed a distance d= 2.20 m along a frictionless horizontal table by a constant applied force of magnitude F= 16.0 N directed at an angle 0 = 25.0° below the horizon- tal as shown in Figure P5.8. Determine the work done by (a) the applied force, (b) the normal force exerted by the table, (c) the force of gravity, and Figure P5.8 (d) the net force on the block.

A block of mass m 2.50 kg is pushed a distance d= 2.20 m along a frictionless horizontal table by a constant applied force of magnitude F= 16.0 N directed at an angle 0 = 25.0° below the horizon- tal as shown in Figure P5.8. Determine the work done by (a) the applied force, (b) the normal force exerted by the table, (c) the force of gravity, and Figure P5.8 (d) the net force on the block.

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