Period: Time it takes to complete a cycle, it takes 0.5s to complete a cycle
Frequency: Number of cycles in a second. Since 0.5s = 1 cycle, 1s=2 cycles
Period is 0.5s, frequency is 2
The surface of the bottom of the ship is wider so its more boyant to float. A nail is small so it'll sink.
Meter stick would not be as accurate,
Every time you placed it down and picked it back up you run the chance of losing 2-4 cm each time.
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.