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A 66.5-kg hiker starts at an elevation of 1270 m and climbs to the top of a peak 2660 m high.

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anyanavicka [17]2 years ago

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Answer

given,

mass of the hiker = 66.5 kg

elevation of the hiker,h₁ = 1270 m

elevation of top peak,h₂ = 2660 m

a) Change in potential energy

Δ PE = m g h₂ - m g h₁

Δ PE = m g (h₂ - h₁)

Δ PE = 66.5 x 9.8 x (2660 - 1270)

Δ PE = 905863 J

b) Minimum work require by the hiker will be equal to Δ PE = 905863 J

c) yes, it can be more than this, if friction is present on the surface.

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