Explanation:
Given parameters:
Height = 5m
Mass of Sue = 50kg
Unknown:
Magnitude of Sue's weight = ?
Work done by Sue = ?
Solution:
Weight is the vertical force exerted by a body in the presence of gravity.
Mathematically;
W = mg
m is the mass
g is the acceleration due to gravity = 9.8m/s²
Weight = 50 x 9.8 = 490N
Work done = Force x distance = weight x height
Work done = 490 x 5 = 2450J
