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Question
A coolie, with a load of 30 kg on his head, walks on the platform. If he walks a distance of 60 m, what is the work done by him?
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Solution
The work done by the coolie is zero because there is no displacement of’ the load in the direction of force, which he is applying vertically upwards.
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