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Question 19 • GCHS Physical Science B - SC1114

Which one of the following is NOT an example of work being done?

Answer
A
the Moon orbiting Earth
B
pushing a box from the bottom of a hill to the top of the hill
C
pulling a sled across a field covered with snow
D
lifting a book bag off the floor

Explanation

In physics, work is done when a force causes displacement in the direction of that force. For the Moon in its orbit, Earth’s gravitational force points toward Earth while the Moon’s motion is approximately sideways, so gravity does no work on it in a circular orbit. Pushing the box, pulling the sled, and lifting the bag all involve force causing displacement, so those are examples of work.

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