Conceptual Physics (12th Edition)

Published by Addison-Wesley
ISBN 10: 0321909100
ISBN 13: 978-0-32190-910-7

Chapter 7 - Reading Check Questions (Comprehension) - Page 126-127: 4

Answer

The work is the same.

Work Step by Step

The force exerted equals the weight, mg. Multiply by the distance to find the work. $$(50 kg)(g)(2 m) = (25 kg)(g)(4 m)$$
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