Physics (10th Edition)

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Chapter 6 - Work and Energy - Focus On Concepts - Page 165: 11

Answer

c) is correct.

Work Step by Step

The gravitational force is a conservative force. Therefore, the work it does in moving an object around any closed path is zero. Therefore, when the wheel makes one complete turn, the net work done on the person by the gravitational force is zero. c) is correct.
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