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Q.

A weightlifter lifts a weight off the ground and holds it up, then

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a

no work is done in lifting the weight but work is required to be done in holding it up.

b

no work is done in both lifting and holding the weight

c

work is done in lifting as well as holding the weight.

d

work is done in lifting the weight but no work is required to be done in holding it up

answer is C.

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When a weightlifter lifts a weight by height h(say), then Work done by the lifting force F:

W1 = Fs cos 00 = +Fs

But work done in holding it up is zero because the displacement is zero.

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