Two Men, Joel and Jerry, Push Against a Wall

question 9

Multiple Choice

Two men, Joel and Jerry, push against a wall. Jerry stops after 10 min, while Joel is able to push for 5.0 min longer. Compare the work they do.

• A) Joel does 75% more work than Jerry.
• B) Joel does 50% more work than Jerry.
• C) Jerry does 50% more work than Joel.
• D) Joel does 25% more work than Jerry.
• E) Neither of them do any work.

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