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  • Work Done When Lifting: Physics Explained
    Yes, you do work when you lift an object from the floor to a shelf. Here's why:

    * Work in Physics: In physics, work is done when a force causes an object to move a certain distance.

    * Lifting an Object: When you lift an object, you apply an upward force (against gravity) to overcome the object's weight. This force causes the object to move upward, a distance from the floor to the shelf.

    * Force and Displacement: Because you exert a force (lifting) and the object undergoes a displacement (moving upward), work is being done.

    Formula for Work:

    Work (W) = Force (F) x Distance (d)

    * Force (F): The force you apply to lift the object (equal to its weight).

    * Distance (d): The vertical distance from the floor to the shelf.

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