Consider a situation where you carry a 20-N box up a flight of stairs, raising its elevation by 5 m.
The work you do is 4 J.

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Consider a situation where you carry a 20-N box up a flight of stairs, raising its elevation by 5 m. 
The work you do is 4 J.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The work you do is equal to the force you exert times the distance you move the box. Therefore, the work you do is (20 N) x (5 m) = 100 J. Since the given work is 4 J, it cannot be the correct answer.

Consider a Situation Where You Carry a 20-N Box Up