If 2.0J of work is done in raising a 180g apple, how far is it lifted?
To find the height to which the apple is lifted, we can use the formula for work:
Work = Force x Distance
In this case, the force required to lift the apple is the weight of the apple, which can be calculated using the formula:
Force = mass x acceleration due to gravity
Given that the mass of the apple is 180g and the acceleration due to gravity is approximately 9.8 m/s^2, we can calculate the force required to lift the apple:
Force = 0.18 kg x 9.8 m/s^2
Now, we can rearrange the equation for work to solve for distance:
Distance = Work / Force
Plugging in the given values:
Distance = 2.0 J / (0.18 kg x 9.8 m/s^2)
Simplifying this equation will give us the height to which the apple is lifted.
W = F*d
The force is the force of weight. You're given work; solve for d.