Work formula:
[tex]W = Fd\cos(\theta)[/tex]
F = 50N, d = 1.0 m
When you lift something straight up, the angle of the force is 90º
cos(90º) is 0, so there's no work done when you lift the microwave off the ground
[tex]W = (50N)(1.0)(0) = 0[/tex]
F = 50N, d = 1.0 m
When you push the microwave, the angle is 0º and cos(0º) is 1. So there is work done here:
[tex]W = (50 N)(1.0m)(1)[/tex]
[tex]W = 50[/tex]
total work = 50 joules
