A body constrained to move along the z-axis of a coordinate system is subject to a constant forceF given by where i, j, k, are unit vectors along the x- y- and z-axis of the system respectively. What is the work done by this force in moving the body a distance of 4 m along the z-axis?

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W=f.dz W=12 N
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F. dz=12 N
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