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O-LevelPhysicsEnergy & Work5054/11 · Oct/Nov 2016 · Q101 Mark

A weightlifter lifts some masses through a height of 1.8 m. The gravitational field strength g is 10N/kg. During the lift, the gravitational potential energy of the masses increases by 4500 J. What is the total mass lifted?

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A25 kg
B250 kg
C450 kg
D810 kg

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B: 250 kg

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Energy & Work, O-Level Physics (syllabus 5054). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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O-Level Physics, Oct/Nov 2016 Paper 1 Variant 1, question 10.

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