Answer:
17.07 kJ
Step-by-step explanation:
The work done against gravity by the man W equals the potential energy change of the man and can of paint, ΔU
W = ΔU = mgΔy where m = mass of man and can of paint = 200 lb + 10 lb = 210 lb = 210 × 1 kg/2.205 lb, g = acceleration due to gravity = 9.8 m/s² and Δy = height of silo = 60 ft = 60 × 1m/3.28 ft
Since W = mgΔy, we substitute the values of the variables into the equation.
So,
W = mgΔy
W = 210 lb × 1 kg/2.205 lb × 9.8 m/s² × 60 ft × 1m/3.28 ft
W = 123480/7.2324 J
W = 17073.2 J
W = 17.0732 kJ
W ≅ 17.07 kJ