Mason lifts a box off the ground and places it in a car that is 0.50 meters high. If he applies a force of 8.0 newtons to lift this suitcase, what is the work done?
W = F * d = 8 * .5 = 4 Joules
To find the work done by Mason, we can use the formula:
Work = Force x Distance
In this case, the force applied by Mason is 8.0 newtons, and the distance over which he lifts the box is the height of the car, which is 0.50 meters.
Therefore, the work done by Mason is:
Work = 8.0 newtons x 0.50 meters
Work = 4.0 joules
So, the work done by Mason to lift the suitcase into the car is 4.0 joules.