Question

Suppose that you lift four boxes individually, each at a constant velocity. The boxes have weights of 3.0 N, 4.0 N, 6.0 N, and 2.0 N, and you do 12 J of work on each. Match each box to the vertical distance through which it is lifted.

Answer 1

Answer:

The vertical distance of weight 3.0 N = 4 m, vertical distance of weight 4.0 N = 3 m, vertical distance of weight 6.0 N = 2 m, vertical distance of weight 2.0 N = 6 m

Explanation:

Worked : work can be defined as the product of force and distance.

The S.I unit of work is Joules (J).

Mathematically it can be represented as,

W = F×d.................. Equation 1

d = W/F.............................. Equation 2

where W = work, F = force, d = distance.

Given: W = 12 J

(i) for the 3.0 N weight,

using equation 2

d = 12/3

d= 4 m.

(ii) for the 4.0 N weight,

d = 12/4

d = 3 m.

(iii) for the 6.0 N weight,

d = 12/6

d = 2 m.

(iv) for the 2.0 N weight,

d = 12/2

d = 6 m

Therefore vertical distance of weight 3.0 N = 4 m, vertical distance of weight 4.0 N = 3 m, vertical distance of weight 6.0 N = 2 m, vertical distance of weight 2.0 N = 6 m