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6. An elevator takes 33k) of energy to lift a group of people up 6 m. What is the total mass of

the group of people when the elevator's mass is 200 kg?

User Hmadrigal
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Answer:

350 Kg

Step-by-step explanation:

We use the Work Formula:

W = Force . Distance

33.000 Joules = Force . 6

Force = 5500 Newtons

Force = Mass . Acceleration

5500 = Mass . 10

Mass = 550

550 - 200 = 350 Kg

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