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If the climber weighs 645N, How much work does she do lifting herself and the backpack?

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Final answer:

The climber does 22,575 joules of work lifting herself and the backpack.

Step-by-step explanation:

To calculate the work done by the climber in lifting herself and the backpack, we can use the formula: work = force × distance.

The weight of the climber and the backpack can be calculated by multiplying the mass by the acceleration due to gravity (9.8 m/s²). So the weight is 645 N.

Assuming the climber lifts herself and the backpack vertically, the distance lifted is the same as the height she climbs.

Work = 645 N × 35.0 m = 22,575 J.

Therefore, the climber does 22,575 joules of work lifting herself and the backpack.

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