In which of the following cases does the force do no work?

Correct answer: D. Carrying a box to a different room

  • A. Lifting a box from the ground
  • B. Pushing a box
  • C. Pulling a box using a string
  • D. Carrying a box to a different room

Explanation

Work is defined as the component of the force parallel to the displacement multiplied by the magnitude of the displacement. In the scenario of carrying a box horizontally across a room, the force exerted is vertical, while the displacement is horizontal. Since there is no force component in the direction of displacement, no work is done in this case. Conversely, in the other scenarios (lifting, pushing, and pulling), the force applied has a component in the direction of displacement, resulting in work being done.

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