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A-LevelPhysicsWork, energy and powerOct/Nov 2010Paper 1 Q141 Mark

A box of weight 200 N is pushed so that it moves at a steady speed along a ramp, through a height of 1.5 m. The ramp makes an angle of 30° with the ground. The frictional force on the box is 150 N while the box is moving. [Figure showing a box being pushed up a ramp. Height 1.5 m, angle 30°, weight 200 N.] What is the work done by the person?

A150 J
B300 J
C450 J
D750 J

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This multiple-choice question appeared in the Cambridge A-Level Physics (9702) Oct/Nov 2010 examination, Paper 1 Variant 2. It tests the topic of Work, energy and power and is worth 1 mark.

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