Question

A 300-lb gorilla climbs a tree to a height of 30 ft. Find the work done if the gorilla reaches that height in the following times.(a) 10 seconds w= _____ ft-lb (b) 5 seconds w= _____ ft-lb

Answer 1

Answer:

a) 9000 ft-lb

b) 9000 ft-lb

Step-by-step explanation:

Equation for the work:

The equation for the work done is given by:

$W = Fd$

In which F is the force needed and d is the distance. The time does not interfere on the work.

A 300-lb gorilla climbs a tree to a height of 30 ft

This means that $F = 300, h = 30$

Thus

$W = Fd = 300(30) = 9000$

The work done in both cases is of 9000 ft-lb, as the work is not a function of time.