Work Against Friction Simulation
Example 6.5: Work Done Pushing a Trunk
This simulation demonstrates the work done by a woman pushing a trunk against friction, with decreasing applied force over distance.
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Physics Results
Work done by applied force = Area under F(x) curve
Work by applied force: 1750 J
Work by frictional force: -1000 J
Net work done: 750 J
\( W_{\text{applied}} = F_1 \cdot d_1 + \frac{1}{2}(F_1 + F_2) \cdot (d_{\text{total}} - d_1) \)
\( W_{\text{friction}} = -f \cdot d_{\text{total}} \)
