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Which is NOT an example of work?

pushing a box across the floor

trying to push a rock that never moves

picking up a box off the floor

raising a barbell over your head

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Answer:

trying to push a rock that never moves

Step-by-step explanation:

let me try my best to break the concepts down for you.

the definition of work done is

work done by a constant force on an object is the product of the force and the distance moved by the object in the direction of the force.

this means that when you apply a force, it must move.

basically it is like holding a book in your hands and not moving, are you fighting the gravitational force?

when you push a box, it definitely moves in the direction you push right?

when you raise the barbel, you are applying a upward force, and barbel us moving upwards, so work is done

hope it helps, if not please report it so that someone else gets to try it

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