Fundamentals of Physics Extended (10th Edition)

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Chapter 7 - Kinetic Energy and Work - Problems - Page 175: 58b

Answer

Zero

Work Step by Step

The gravitational force acts vertically downwards while the displacement is horizontal. Therefore the angle $\theta$ between $\vec{F}$ and $\vec{d}$ is $90^{\circ}$. $W=\vec{F}\cdot\vec{d}=Fd\cos\theta=Fd\cos90^{\circ}=0$
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