Question

The Burj Khalifa is the tallest building in the world at 828 m. How much work would a man with a weight of 700 N do if he climbed to the top of the building

Answer 1

579600J

Step-by-step explanation:

Given parameters:

Height of the building = 828m

Weight of the man = 700N

Unknown:

Work done by the man = ?

Solution:

The work done by the man is the same as the potential energy expended.

Work done:

Work done = Weight x height = 700 x 828

Work done = 579600J