Question

A block of mass $\mathrm{m}=2 \mathrm{kg}$ is pulled by a force $\mathrm{F}=40 \mathrm{N}$ upwards through a height
$h=2 \mathrm{m}$. Find the work done on the block by the applied force $\mathrm{F}$ and its weight $\mathrm{mg}$.
$\left(\mathrm{g}=10 \mathrm{m} / \mathrm{s}^{2}\right)$

A ${{\text{W}}_{F}}=80\text{J};{{\text{W}}_{\text{mg}}}=-40\text{J}$
B ${{\text{W}}_{\text{F}}}=80\text{J};{{\text{W}}_{\text{mg}}}=40\text{J}$
C ${{\text{W}}_{\text{F}}}=-80\text{J};{{\text{W}}_{\text{mg}}}=-40\text{J}$
D ${{\text{W}}_{F}}=-80\text{J};{{\text{W}}_{\text{mg}}}=40\text{J}$

Answer 1

Hint: We know that a force is any interaction that, when unopposed, will change the motion of an object. A force can cause an object with mass to change its velocity (which includes to begin moving from a state of rest), that is to accelerate. Force can also be described intuitively as a push or a pull. A force has both magnitude and direction, making it a vector quantity. It is measured in the SI unit of newtons and represented by the symbol F. Force is the push or pull applied on an object. It can move a stationary object or stop a moving object. Force can also change the speed and direction of a moving object. When force is applied on an object, resulting in the movement of that object, work is said to be done. Based on this concept we have to solve this question.

Complete step by step answer
From the data of the given question, we can assume that,
Weight, $\mathrm{mg}=(2)(10)=20 \mathrm{N}$
Work done by the applied force, $\mathrm{W}_{\mathrm{F}}=\mathrm{Fh} \cos 0^{\circ}$
As the angle between force and displacement is $0^{\circ}$
or $\mathrm{W}_{\mathrm{F}}=(40)(2)(1)=80 \mathrm{J}$
Similarly, work done by its weight is
Therefore, we can derive the work done as
$\mathrm{W}_{\mathrm{mg}}=(\mathrm{mg})(\mathrm{h}) \cos 180^{\circ}$
or $\mathrm{W}_{\mathrm{mg}}=(20)(2)(-1)=-40 \mathrm{J}$

Therefore, the correct answer is Option A.

Note: We should know that tension is nothing but the drawing force acting on the body when it is hung from objects like chain, cable, string etc. It is represented by T. Tension is the force exerted by a rope, string, cable, or similar object on one or more objects. Anything pulled, hung, supported, or swung from a rope, string, cable, etc. is subject to the force of tension. Like all forces, tension can accelerate objects or cause them to deform.
It should be known to us that tension in the part of the rope that is more vertical must be greater. If the ruler has uniform mass(mass acts in the centre), and the rope is light and inextensible, then yes, the tension is equal throughout.