Initially, four identical uniform blocks, each of mass "m" and thickness "h", are spread on a table.How much work is done on the blocks in stacking them on top of one another?
Correct answer: D. 6mgh
- A. 2mgh
- B. 3mgh
- C. 4mgh
- D. 6mgh
Explanation
The work done on the blocks in stacking them on top of one another is equal to the force required to lift each block multiplied by the distance that each block is lifted.The force required to lift each block is equal to the weight of the block, which is mg.The distance that each block is lifted is equal to the thickness of the block, which is h. Hence, the answer is 6mgh according to following calculation:W = 0 + mgh + mg(2h) + mg(3h) = 6mghW = 0 + mgh + mg(2h) + mg(3h) = 6mgh
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