Question

How much work is done when a hoist lifts a 200-kg rock to a height of 3 m?

Answer 1

Answer:

5880 joules

Step-by-step explanation:

Given data

mass of rock, m= 200 kg

height/distance = 3 m

Now we know that the expression for work done is

w= force* distance

and also we need to find the force exerted by mass of rock

F= mg

Substituting our data and solving for force we have (assuming g= 9.81 m/s^2)

Force= 200*9.81

Force= 1962 N

Now we can find the work done

work done= 1962*3

work done= 5880 joules