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O-LevelPhysicsEnergy & Work5054/11 · May/June 2024 · Q111 Mark

A student of mass 60 kg climbs some steps. He travels a horizontal distance of 2.0 m and a vertical distance of 1.5 m as shown in the diagram. (NOT TO SCALE) What is the work done against the force of gravity?

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A88 J
B118 J
C880 J
D1200 J

✓ Correct answer

C: 880 J

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Energy & Work, O-Level Physics (syllabus 5054). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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O-Level Physics, May/June 2024 Paper 1 Variant 1, question 11.

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