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neverstopbelieb

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Suppose you slowly, and at constant speed, lift a book weighing 12 N from the floor to a shelf 2 m above the floor. Neglect air resistance. The work done by you on the book is
 
  A) 24 watts. B) 6 joules. C) 6 watts. D) 24 joules. E) zero.

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Strictly speaking, when you step off a curb you are momentarily
 
  A) in orbit.
  B) weightless.
  C) in space.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 29, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B


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