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tbowlin
Nov 16, 2010, 07:23 PM
Here is my problem:

How much work would it take to lift a 1,000 kg limestone block 146 m to the top of the Great Pyramid?

Thank You for any help
Travis

Unknown008
Nov 16, 2010, 09:54 PM
Use the formula:

\text{Work done} = \text{Force}\ \times\ \text{Displacement}

And remember that:

\text{Force} = \text{Mass}\ \times\ \text{Acceleration}