Question

A bowling ball has a mass of 6 kilograms. A person lifts the bowling ball 2 meters above the ground, using a force of about 60 newtons. How much work did the person do?(1 point)
Responses

360 joules
360 joules

720 joules
720 joules

120 joules
120 joules

180 joules

Answer 1

To calculate the work done, you can use the formula:

\[ \text{Work} = \text{Force} \times \text{Distance} \times \cos(\theta) \]

Where:
- Work is measured in joules
- Force is measured in newtons
- Distance is the distance moved in meters
- \( \theta \) is the angle between the force and the direction of motion

Since the person is lifting the bowling ball vertically upward, the angle \( \theta \) is 0 degrees, which gives us \( \cos(0) = 1 \).

Given:
- Force = 60 newtons
- Distance = 2 meters

Plugging in the values:

\[ \text{Work} = 60 \, \text{N} \times 2 \, \text{m} \times 1 \]
\[ \text{Work} = 120 \, \text{joules} \]

Therefore, the correct answer is:

**120 joules**