Question

5. Two men, Joel and Jerry, push against a car that has stalled, trying unsuccessfully to get it moving. Jerry stops after 10 min, while Joel is able to push for 5.0 min longer. Compare the work they do on the car

Answer 1

The work done by both Joel and Jerry is equal to 0 J.

Step-by-step explanation:

The work done on a body by an external agency is the product of the force applied on the body and the distance through which the body moves. Therefore,

W = F.d

where,

W = Work Done on the Body

F = Force Applied on the Body

d = displacement covered by the body

In the given case of both Joel and Jerry, they are unable to move the car. It means that the displacement covered by the car is zero. Hence,

W = F(0)

W = 0 J (For both Joel and Jerry)