Question

No mechanical work is done in holding a heavy bucket in one hand.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is A True

1. In holding a heavy bucket in one hand energy is lost but no work is done.
2. Definition of work is, for a work to be done, a force must be exerted and there must be displacement in the direction of the force.
3. Since in holding the bucket no displacement happens hence no work is done.

Therefore above statement is true.