A Student Raises a 1-Kg Textbook 1 M Off the Surface

question 37

Multiple Choice

A student raises a 1-kg textbook 1 m off the surface of a table.How does the work done by gravity W_g on the book compare to the work done by the student W_s on the book?

• A)W_g > W_s
• B)W_g < W_s
• C)W_g = W_s
• D)None are correct.
• E)More information is needed.

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