Solve the problem.
-Find the work done lifting a 231-pound weight 50 feet into the air.
A) No work is done
B) 4.6 foot-pounds
C) 1155 foot-pounds
D) 11,550 foot-pounds

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Work is calculated as the product of force and distance. Here, the force is 231 pounds and the distance is 50 feet. Therefore, the work done is 231 pounds * 50 feet = 11,550 foot-pounds.

Solve the Problem. -Find the Work Done Lifting a 231-Pound Weight 50 Feet