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3. A 70 kg person climbs a 6 m ladder. How much work is required by the person?

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Answer:

4116J

Step-by-step explanation:

Given parameters:

Mass of the person = 70kg

Height of the ladder = 6m

Unknown:

Work done = ?

Solution:

The work done by the person climbing is the same as the potential energy.

Work done is the force applied to move a body through a distance;

So;

Potential energy = mass x acceleration due to gravity x height

Therefore;

Potential energy = 70 x 9.8 x 6 = 4116J

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