University Physics with Modern Physics (14th Edition)

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Chapter 7 - Potential Energy and Energy Conservation - Problems - Discussion Questions - Page 228: Q7.6

Answer

Yes, it is possible.

Work Step by Step

Consider a box (“the system”) resting on the bed of a pickup truck that starts from rest and begins to drive up a hill. The frictional force between the horizontal bed of the truck does positive work on the box, increasing its kinetic energy and its potential energy.
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