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?

• 720 joules
120 joules
360 joules
180 joules

1 answer

To calculate the work done, we use the formula:

Work = Force x Distance

Work = 60 N x 2 m

Work = 120 joules

Therefore, the person did 120 joules of work in lifting the 6-kilogram bowling ball 2 meters above the ground.