Question

PHYSICS

12 people are on the elevator to a height of 120 m. The average mass per person is 50 kg. What work does the lift engine do?​

Answer 1

720000 J

Explanation:

The formula is

Work = Force * Distance

Here we have the weight force, which is calculated as w = m * g

acceleration of gravity (g) ≈ 10 m/s

people's mass (m) = 12 * 50 kg = 600 kg

So Force = 10 m/s * 600 kg = 6000 N

Distance = 120 m

Work = Force * Distance = 6000 N * 120 m = 720000 J = 720 kJ