Question

A forklift applies a force of 2,000 N to raise a box 3 m.
How much work is done by the forklift in raising the
box?

Answer 1

If the force is applied to lift the box, then there is no work done as the displacement of the box is not in the same direction of the box.

However, if the force is being applied to move the box in the direction of the force, then the work done is:

Work = force x distance

Work = 1500 x 3

Work = 4,500 Joules