Work

Work done when climbing stairs

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: According to the conventional definition of work, no work is done by the normal reaction force on the feet when climbing stairs since there is no displacement of the normal reaction force. However, it is the total work done by the normal reaction force that is zero.

Source: Physics Education

DOI: 10.1088/1361-6552/add072

Author: Rod Cross

Institution: The University of Sydney

Language: English

Topic: Experimental and Theoretical Physics Studies

Subfield: Statistical and Nonlinear Physics

Field: Physics and Astronomy

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,325

OpenAlex ID: W4410161436

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