IB skill practice

Connect force, energy, and momentum in multi-step mechanics

Paper 1, Paper 2 5 marks Difficulty 3

Net work from force balance

A load in a particle accelerator timing run moves \(7\,\text{m}\). The applied force is \(55\,\text{N}\) and friction is \(9\,\text{N}\). Calculate the net work done. Enter the numerical result and choose the interpretation that matches the physics meaning.

Worked practice: physics data and result

Read the physical quantities first, then calculate the result and state what it means.