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

Gravitational potential energy and kinetic energy — practice question

A $50\,\text{kg}$ barrel is pushed up a frictionless plank of length $3.4\,\text{m}$ so that it is loaded onto the rear of a lorry that is $1.6\,\text{m}$ high. What is the least work done?

  • A$80\,\text{J}$
  • B$170\,\text{J}$
  • C$780\,\text{J}$
  • D$1700\,\text{J}$

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