SOLUTION: How much work is done when you hold a 50 newton box 1.2 meters above the floor?

Question 1036120: How much work is done when you hold a 50 newton box 1.2 meters above the floor?
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Answer by Aldorozos(172) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
50 * 1.2 = 60 Joules
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Answer by ikleyn(52803) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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How much work is done when you hold a 50 newton box 1.2 meters above the floor?
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Zero work is done if you simply hold a box without moving it.

50 * 1.2 = 60 Joules if you raised the box in 1.2 meters above the floor.

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