Which scenario involves the most work? a. pulling a box with a force of 127 newtons across the floor for 8 meters b. holding a mass with a force of 509 newtons in your arms for 150 seconds c. pushing against a brick wall with a force of 20 newtons for 42 seconds d. lifting a rock by exerting an upward force of 500 newtons for 1 meter

Work can only be said to be done when an applied force results in displacement of the body in the direction of the applied force.

Work can only be said to be done in options a and d

a.pulling a box with a force of 127 newtons across the floor for 8 meters

work = 127 * 8 = 1016J


d.lifting a rock by exerting an upward force of 500 newtons for 1 meter

Work = 500 N * 1 m = 500 J

Option D has more work.

D