Work done = mgh
Step-by-step explanation:
- In this case, while lifting the book we are working against the force of gravity.
Using the Newton's laws, we can find the force F required for lifting the book having mass (m) and acceleration due to gravity (g) that is ;
and, the change in the position of the book that is Δx (Height)
→ Δx = Final position - Initial position
which is only the height, then the amount of work done will be calculated by :
W= mgh
m = Mass of the Body
g = Acceleration due to Gravity
h = Height of Body being displaced