Question

When shoveling dirt, the output work is _____.


A.the force you exert on the shovel times the output distance

B.greater than the input work if you exert more force

C.the force exerted by the shovel on the dirt times the output distance

D.the force exerted by the shovel on the dirt minus the output distance
i think it is B

Answer 1

the output work is the actual work done on the dirt

this is less than the input work due to frictional and other losses

Answer 2

so what is it

Answer 3

This is late but it is
C.) the force exerted by the shovel on the dirt times the output distance.

Answer 4

The output force times the output distance is called the output work.

When you use a machine, the amount of output work can never be greater than the amount of input work.
Your answer is c.)the force exerted by the shovel on the dirt times the output distance.