A person raises a box with a weight of 50 newtons by 0.5 meter. How much work does the person do in this action?(1 point) Responses 25 joules 25 joules 0.01 joule 0.01 joule 100 joules 100 joules 0.0 joules

Answer 1

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

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

In this case, since the person is lifting the box vertically, the angle \(\theta\) is 0 degrees, and \(\cos(0) = 1\). Therefore, the formula simplifies to:

\[ \text{Work} = \text{Force} \times \text{Distance} \]

Here, the force is 50 newtons and the distance is 0.5 meters.

\[ \text{Work} = 50 , \text{N} \times 0.5 , \text{m} = 25 , \text{joules} \]

So, the correct response is 25 joules.