How much work is done in holding a 15newton sack of potatoes while waiting in line at grocery store for 3 minutes?
To calculate the work done in holding the sack of potatoes, we first need to determine the force and distance over which the force is applied.
Given:
Force (F) = 15 Newtons
Distance (d) = 0 meters (since the sack is held in place)
Work (W) is calculated using the formula:
W = F * d
W = 15 N * 0 m = 0 Joules
Therefore, no work is done in holding the sack of potatoes while waiting in line at the grocery store for 3 minutes. This is because work is only done when a force causes an object to move over a distance, and in this case, the sack is held in place and not moved.