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Homework Statement
The graph below shows the component (Fcos(theta)) of the net force that acts on a 5.0 kg block as it moves along a flat horizontal surface. Find (a) the net work done on the block and (b) the final speed of the block if it starts from rest at s = 0.
The graph shows Fcos(theta)(N) as the y-axis and s (meters) as the x-axis. The coordinates are (0,0), (1,0), (1,2), (4,2), (4,-2), (6,-2), (6,0), (8,0), connected by straight lines in that order.
Homework Equations
Work=Force*Distance*cos(theta)
The Attempt at a Solution
I don't understand what the y value represents or what values to assign for theta. Please help!