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A 10 kg weight is suspended in the air by a strong cable. How much work is done, per unit time, in suspending the weight

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Answer:

There is no work done.

Step-by-step explanation:

Given the following data;

Mass = 10 kg

To find the work done?

In Physics, work done can be defined as the amount of energy transfered when an object or body is moved over a distance due to the action of an external force.

Mathematically, work done is given by the formula;

Work done = force * distance


W = F * d

Where,

  • W is the work done
  • F represents the force acting on a body.
  • d represents the distance covered by the body.

However, the weight suspended in the air by a strong cable does not move or experience any form of displacement. Therefore, there is no work done.

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