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How much work is done when a very large force is applied to an object but does not move the object?

a. none
b. a lot
c. a little
d. The exact amount of work and the weight of the object must be known to figure this out.

User Talouv
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Answer:

A. None

(took the test)

User NullReference
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Work = (force) x (distance)

If the distance is zero (the object doesn't move), then it
doesn't matter how great the force is. The work is still zero.
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