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A lever is a simple machine that can be used to lift heavy loads with less effort. In the given scenario, a 60 N force is applied to one end of the lever, causing it to move down 1.0 m. As a result, the load attached to the lever rises by 0.18 m. To determine how much work is done by the 60 N force, the formula Work = Force x Distance can be used. By plugging in the values, we find that 60 N x 1.0 m = 60 Joules of work is done. Additionally, the gain in potential energy of the load can be calculated using the formula Potential Energy = Mass x Acceleration due to gravity x Height. Although the mass of the load is not provided, knowing the force acting on it (60 N) allows for the calculation of mass using the formula Force = Mass x Acceleration. Therefore, the gain in potential energy of the load can be determined.
