For a simple harmonic oscillator, the force is proportional to the displacement
F=-kx, where F is the force, x is the displacement, and k is a positive proportionality constant commonly referred to as the spring constant
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Work = Force x Displacement in the direction of the Force.
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Work (joules) = force (newtons) * distance (metres)
To determine the distance the book has been moved, we can use the work-energy principle, which states that the work done on an object is equal to the change in its kinetic energy. Given that the work done is 2.7J and the force applied is 4.5N, we can calculate the distance using the formula for work: work = force x distance. Rearranging the formula to solve for distance, we get distance = work / force. Plugging in the values, distance = 2.7J / 4.5N = 0.6 meters. Therefore, you have moved the book 0.6 meters across the table.
The length of the pendulum, the angular displacement of the pendulum and the force of gravity. The displacement can have a significant effect if it is not through a small angle.