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How much work is done by gravity if an 80 kg man climbs to a height of 3 m? Remember, g=9.8m/s2.

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Answer:

  • 2352 Joules

Step-by-step explanation:

The work done by the gravitational force as an object is moved through a height, h is mgh.

i.e Work done = mgh.

  • where g is the "acceleration due to gravity"
  • m is "mass of the body"

According to the question we have, mass of man = 80 kg and height is 3m

On substituting the values in the above formula, we have,

  • Work done = 80 ×9.8 × 3
  • Work done = 784 × 3
  • Work done = 2352 Joules

Hence, the work done by the gravity is 2352 Joules

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