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Grade 11Mechanics

a 5 kg vrick of 20cm*10cm*8cm dimensionless lying on the largest base.it is now made to stand with length vertical.if g=10m/s calculate the amount of work done

a)3j

b)7j

c)5j

d)9j

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14 Years agoGrade 11
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Profile image of KARAN ACHARYA
14 Years ago

initially center of mass was at height 4cm from ground.

final height of center of mass is 10 cm

change in height = 10 -4 = 6cm

work done = change in potential energy

               =mgh [h is the change in height]

               =5x10x(6/100) =3j

 

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