JAMB Physics 1990 Question 10

Question 10

Work, Energy and Power

A stone of mass m kg is held h meters above the floor for 50 s. The work done in joules over this period is

  1. A.mh
  2. B.mgh
  3. C.mgh/50
  4. D.0
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (0)

Explanation

Work needs movement in the direction of the force. The stone does not move, so no work is done.