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Matter In Our Surroundings

Question
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Does the transfer of energy take place when you push a huge rock with all your might and fail to move it ? Where is the energy you spend going?

Solution

While pushing the rock, transfer of muscular energy takes place. This energy is entirely spent in doing work against friction between the rock and the ground. 

Since, the rock does not move, no work is done by the body.