The amount of energy it takes to lift a box might be a function of which of the

following?

The weight of the objects inside of the box

the weight of the objects inside the box

Step-by-step explanation:

Given that a box is lifted and we have to calculate the factor which influences the amount of energy it takes.

We have energy = work done

Work done = Force x displacement

Force = mass x acceleration

Here acceleration=acceleration due to gravity and this remains constant irrespective of shape of box, weight or time of day

Thus we get

energy taken = work done

= Force x displacement

= mgh

where h = height lifted

g = acceleration due to gravity

m = mass of the box

Hence we find that II option the weight of the objects inside the box is right.