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Question
What is the work when a load of 500 kg is lifted vertically by 5 m? Given, g = 10 ms-2. Express your answer in kilo joule.
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Solution
Given, loadm = 500kg; height h = 5m; g = 10ms²
W = mgh = 500 x 10 x 5 = 25000 J = 25kJ
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