A weightlifter lifts a 500 N barbell with no acceleration, 1.25 meters. How much work did she do in lifting the weights?(step by step)

Sjor asked Oct 22, 2022

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Sjor asked Oct 22, 2022

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Answer:

–625 J

Step-by-step explanation:

So, we got this formula for the work

W=mgd(Cosθ)

but remember when it's liftin somethin, its work gon be against the work of gravity, so

Cos180°= –1

W=500×1.25×(–1)

W= –625 J

Michael Reed answered Oct 25, 2022

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