A forklift exerts an upward force of 2.00 × 103 N on a box as it moves the box 5.00 m forward. How much work does the forklift do in the upward direction?
0.00 J

500 J

1.50 × 103 J

4.50 × 103 J

Question

A forklift exerts an upward force of 2.00 × 103 N on a box as it moves the box 5.00 m forward. How much work does the forklift do in the upward direction?
       0.00 J

       500 J

       1.50 × 103 J

       4.50 × 103 J

anonymous · Answer

The last two options are 10^3 not 103

michele_laino · Answer

since applied force and displacement are perpendicular each other, then the work done is zero

anonymous · Answer

You are the best!

michele_laino · Answer

thanks! :)