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A 3.8 kg object is lifted 12 meters. approximately how much work is performed during the lifting.

A. 45.6 j

B. 588 j

C. 446.9 j

D. 372.4 j

User Amerie
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Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

446.9 j

User Tang Chanrith
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work done=446.9 J . so option (c) is correct.

Step-by-step explanation:

the formula for work done is given by

W= F d

F= force= mg where m= mass and g= acceleration due to gravity

F= 3.8 (9.8)=37.24 J

so W=37.24 (12)

W=446.9 J

User Nicolas Straub
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