Work

What is the scientific definition of work?

• Thinking hard about something. 
• Using force to move an object. 
• Making money.
• Listening to music.

True or False: As a man pushes a refrigerator up a ramp, work is done.

• True
• False

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True or False: A man would do more work if he pushes a box up a ramp faster.

• True
• False

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NGSS.MS-PS3-5

A girl LIFTS a bag. 

• Work
• No Work

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A boy HOLDS a book.

• Work
• No Work

A man SITS on a box

• Work
• No Work

A woman WAITS for her dog to urinate.

• Work
• No Work

A boy KICKS a soccer ball.

• Work
• No Work

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NGSS.MS-PS3-5

A girl SWIMS.

• Work
• No Work

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A student SPRINTS across the field. 

• Work
• No Work

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

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