Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Gravitational potential energy and kinetic energy

Gravitational potential energy and kinetic energy — practice question

The diagram represents a barrel with weight $1.0 \times 10^3\,\text{N}$ on a frictionless slope that is inclined at $30^\circ$ to the horizontal. A force is used to move the barrel up the slope at constant speed. This force acts parallel to the slope. What is the work done in moving the barrel through a distance of $5.0\,\text{m}$ up the slope?

  • A$2.5 \times 10^3\,\text{J}$
  • B$4.3 \times 10^3\,\text{J}$
  • C$5.0 \times 10^3\,\text{J}$
  • D$1.0 \times 10^4\,\text{J}$

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