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