A rock climber climbs a 15 m vertical rock wall while wearing a 5.3 kg backpack. How much work does the climber do on the backpack?
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Work = Potential Energy increase = M g H
d = 15 m
w = 5.3 kg
g = 10 m/s²
W = ?
F = mg
F = 5.3 kg x 10 m/s²
F = 53 N
W = F x d
W = 53 N x 15 m
W = 795 Joules
w = 5.3 kg
g = 10 m/s²
W = ?
F = mg
F = 5.3 kg x 10 m/s²
F = 53 N
W = F x d
W = 53 N x 15 m
W = 795 Joules
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