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a) Define the term ‘work’. Write the formula for the work done on a body when a force acts on the body in the direction of its displacement. Give the meaning of each symbol which occurs in the formula. b) A person of mass 50kg climbs a tower of height 72 meters. Calculate the work done. |
Answer» a) Work is done when an applied force produces motion in a body. Formula for work done is: W = Fs Where, W is the work done F is the force applied s is the distance travelled b) Mass of the person, m = 50kg Height of tower, h = 72m Acceleration due to gravity, g = 9.8 m/s2 Work done, W = mgh = 35280 J |
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