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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)
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360 joules
360 joules - no response given

720 joules
720 joules - no response given

120 joules
120 joules - no response given

180 joules

Answer 1

To calculate the work done by the person lifting the bowling ball, we can use the formula for work:

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

In this case, the angle \(\theta\) is 0 degrees since the force is applied in the same direction as the movement (up). Thus, \(\cos(0) = 1\).

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

Using the formula, we get:

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

The correct answer is **120 joules**.