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
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