A person using a lever applies 98 Newtons to lift a 20-kilogram box. They apply the force over a distance of 4 meters to lift the box a distance of 2 meters. How much work is done?(1 point)
Responses
196 Joules
196 Joules
40 Joules
40 Joules
80 Joules
80 Joules
392 Joules
The amount of work done can be calculated using the formula:
Work = force x distance
The force applied is given as 98 Newtons and the distance over which the force is applied is 4 meters. Thus, the work done is:
Work = 98 N x 4 m = 392 Joules
Therefore, the correct answer is 392 Joules.