Simon is trying to move his mom’s large desk. He pushes as hard as he can, but the desk does not move. Is Simon doing work? yes

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AnnyKZ [126]

3 years ago

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Simon is trying to move his mom’s large desk. He pushes as hard as he can, but the desk does not move. Is Simon doing work? yes

or no.

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Anettt [7] · Answer 1 · 2022-07-30T06:29:59+03:00

Anettt [7]3 years ago

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If Simon is only pushing as hard as he can, but not moving the desk, then no he is not doing the work. He is applying force, work will depend on the actual displacement of the desk. The correct answer is No.