Physics

Physics

Problem

Student 1 lifts a 2 kg textbook vertically upward onto a shelf 1.5 m above the floor at constant speed. Student 2 lifts a 4 kg backpack the same vertical distance, also at constant speed. Without performing detailed calculations, indicate which student does more work on the object (or if the work done is the same) and justify your answer in one or two sentences.

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