Answer to Question #84302 in Mechanics | Relativity for Frank

Question

Suppose a 650 kg pallet of boxes is lifted up and stored on a Shelf 2.5 m above-the-ground how much work was done by a forklift to lift the pallet and story on the Shelf

Answer 1

We can find how much work was done by the forklift from the formula:

$$W = mgh = 650 kg \cdot 9.8 \frac{m}{s^2} \cdot 2.5 m = 15925 J.$$

Answer:

$$W = 15925 J$$

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