How much work does it take to raise a #18 kg # weight #2 m #?

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Mary Ann
May 15, 2018

It takes about 352.8 joules to raise 18kg by 2 meters.

Explanation:

Use the equation for work; W=Fd. That turns into W=mgh if you replace F with mg (because of Newton's equation F=ma) because the work is in a vertical direction.

#W=mgh#
#W=18*9.8*2#
#W=352.8 #

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