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How much work is done in carrying a 12-newton hammer while holding it at a constant 1.5 meters above the floor?

publish date2023/06/30 02:18:00 GMT+10

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Correct Answer

0

Explanation

The reason that no work is done is that as you carry the hammer you exert a force upward on it, but there is no displacement in this direction.  You do not exert a force horizontally while you are moving something horizontally at a constant speed.

Reference

Basic Physics: A Self-Teaching Guide


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