Work: A traveler pulls on a suitcase strap at an angle 36° above the horizontal. If 555 J of work are done by the strap while moving the suitcase a horizontal distance of 15 m, what is the tension in the strap?

A. 46 N
B. 37 N
C. 52 N
D. 56 N


Answer: A

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IVEN
• The system shown above
FIND
• An expression for the net rate of radiant heat transfer from surface 1 (q1) ASSUMPTIONS
• Steady state
• A1 and A2 are gray, A0 is black
• Each surface is at a uniform temperature
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