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The weight is raised and lowered at a constant velocity. Determine the work done on the barbell by the weight lifter during (
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a) While lifting the weight and to keep it moving up with constant velocity he has apply the force of mg upwards . If the displacement is d in the upwards direction then the work done by him is + mgd

b) while lowering the weight the gravitational force will try to accelerate the weight downwards , in order to keep it moving downwards with a constant speed he has to apply the mg force in the upwards direction while the displacement is happening in the downwards direction . Hence the work done by him will be - mgd.

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