Mechanical Comprehension · Question 116

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A mover applies 500 newtons to a piano but the piano does not move at all. How much work is done on the piano?

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Correct answer to question 116 (Mechanical Comprehension): 0 joules

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Work requires movement in the direction of the force; since the piano's displacement is zero, no work is done no matter how hard it is pushed.

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