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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Work is done when a weightlifter holds a barbell still above his head.
A
True
B
False
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The weight lifter applies a large force to hold the barbell over his head. Because the barbell is motionless, no work is done on the barbell.

Detailed explanation-2: -A weightlifter holds a 100 kg barbell above her head. Is work done? Yes because there is a force applied to the barbell and the force causes a displacement of the barbell.

Detailed explanation-3: -There is no displacement of weight when he holds it. Hence, no work is done.

Detailed explanation-4: -The correct answer is Boy pushing wall in a room. Boy pushing the wall in the room is not an example of work done. When a boy pushes a wall, he is applying force on the wall.

Detailed explanation-5: -The object moves as a force is applied. The direction of the object’s motion is the same as the direction of the force applied.

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