Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Energy, work and power

Energy, work and power — practice question

A student is carrying a stack of books. Its mass is 3.2 kg.
(a)[2]

Calculate the weight of the pile of books.

(b(i))[3]

Show that the work done on the books as they are taken to the top of the stairs is about 140 J.

(b(ii))[2]

Determine the increase in gravitational potential energy of the books, and state why.

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