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Chapter 7, Problem 7.2CQ
Object 1 pushes on object 2 as the objects move together, like a bulldozer pushing a stone. Assume object 1 does 15.0 J of work on object 2. Does object 2 do work on object lr Explain your answer. If possible, determine how much work and explain your reasoning.
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