The mechanical work W done in using a force F to push a block through a distance D is W ! FD. The following table gives data on the amount of force used to push a block through the given distance over ve segments of a certain path. The force varies because of the differing friction properties of the surface.

Use MATLAB to nd

(a) The work done on each segment of the path and

(b) The total work done over the entire path.

Transcribed Image Text:

Path segment 1 2 3 4 5 Force (N) Distance (m) 3 400 550 700 500 600 0.5 0.75 1.5 5