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OpenStudy (christinestutes):

Why do warehouse workers move heavy boxes around on carts with wheels?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Why do you think they do that?

OpenStudy (mrnood):

because carts without wheels are called pallets, and they are a b** to shift

OpenStudy (anonymous):

O.O..

OpenStudy (mrnood):

@christinestutes I see you are new here - I'm sorry for the smartyalec reply - you will generally get good help here. Your question really just needs oyu to think about it for a second or two. There is no 'right answer' it depends a little on what the context of your study is (friction, dynamics, ergonimcs, economics....) but I hope you can think of at least 1 good reason for yourself.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

when they put wheels below the cart. friction is greatly reduced. when we put wheel; the cart rolls. and rolling friction is very less.. and hence it does not oppose the motion. so we have to put less effort to move the cart.

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