A Person Applies a Constant Force of 20 N to a Rock

question 87

Multiple Choice

A person applies a constant force of 20 N to a rock of mass 1000 kg, for a total of 20 seconds. What is the work done by this person if the rock does not move at all by this applied force?

• A) 1000 J
• B) 2000 J
• C) 20,000 J
• D) 0 J
• E) 400 J

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