select all the correct answers. in which situations is work being done? hannah leans against her locker, but…

select all the correct answers. in which situations is work being done? hannah leans against her locker, but it doesnt move. andys car rolls down a hill with the engine off. a wind turbine stands still on a sunny, windless day. a balloon expands as it is heated by the sun. james pedals a stationary exercise cycle that doesnt move.

select all the correct answers. in which situations is work being done? hannah leans against her locker, but it doesnt move. andys car rolls down a hill with the engine off. a wind turbine stands still on a sunny, windless day. a balloon expands as it is heated by the sun. james pedals a stationary exercise cycle that doesnt move.

Answer

Explanation:

Step1: Recall work - done formula

Work (W = F\times d\times\cos\theta), where (F) is force, (d) is displacement and (\theta) is the angle between force and displacement. For work to be done, there must be a non - zero displacement in the direction of the force.

Step2: Analyze Hannah's situation

Hannah leans against the locker. Force is applied but displacement (d = 0). So, (W=0) (no work done).

Step3: Analyze Andy's car situation

Andy's car rolls down a hill. There is a gravitational force acting on the car and the car has a displacement in the direction of the gravitational force component along the slope of the hill. So, work is done by gravity on the car.

Step4: Analyze wind - turbine situation

The wind turbine is still. There is no force causing a displacement. So, (W = 0) (no work done).

Step5: Analyze balloon situation

The balloon expands due to the heat from the Sun. There is a force (pressure force) causing a displacement (expansion). So, work is done.

Step6: Analyze James' situation

James pedals a stationary exercise cycle. Although he applies a force, the cycle doesn't move (displacement (d = 0)). So, (W=0) (no work done).

Answer:

Andy's car rolls down a hill with the engine off; A balloon expands as it is heated by the Sun.