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

Gravitational potential energy and kinetic energy — practice question

At the start, four identical uniform blocks, each of mass $m$ and thickness $h$, lie spread out on a table. The acceleration of free fall is $g$. What amount of work is done on the blocks when they are piled one on top of another?

  • A$3mgh$
  • B$6mgh$
  • C$8mgh$
  • D$10mgh$

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