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A 50kg man with a 20kgload on his head climbs up20 steps of 0.25m height each. The work done in climbing is


A

5J

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B

350J

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C

100J

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D

3430J

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Solution

The correct option is D

3430J


Step 1: Given data

Mass of the man, m1=50kg

Mass of the load, m2=20kg

Height of each step, h=0.25m

No of steps, n=20

Step 2: Find the total mass

Total mass, M=50kg+20kg

=70kg

Step 3: Find the total height

Total height, h=20×0.25

=5m

Step 4: Find the work done to climb a height h

Work done to climb a height h,W=potentialenergygainedtoreachtheheight

Potential energy gained, P.E=mgh

P.E=70kg×9.8ms-2×5m

=3430J

Hence, Option D is correct


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