An upward force is applied to a 6.0-kilogram box. This force displaces the box upward by 10.00 meters. What is the work done by the force on the box?

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16 August, 10:41

An upward force is applied to a 6.0-kilogram box. This force displaces the box upward by 10.00 meters. What is the work done by the force on the box?

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Franco · Answer 1

We know, the work done is given by W = Force*Displacement. Here, work is being done in lifting the object by applying the force = change in potential energy i. e. W = mgh = 6 kg * 9.8 m/s^2 * 10 m = 588 Joules.