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Suppose I hold a 5 pound weight with my arm extended parallel to the ground holding the weight
stationary for 15 minutes. What is the work done
on the weight
? Explain why this answer
seems illogical compared to what you “feel” is going on.
7 years ago

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Damon
zero
In physics work is defined as force times distance moved in the direction of the force. No motion, no work.
7 years ago

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