Energy stores, work done and energy calculations

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Question 67
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An automated winch system on a salvage vessel is used to pull a heavy container horizontally along the seabed.

The winch motor does 8.64×105 J8.64 \times 10^5\text{ J}8.64×105 J of useful work to drag the container a distance of 180 m180\text{ m}180 m.

Calculate the average horizontal force, in newtons, exerted by the winch on the container.

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