A person lifts a 2 kg block from the ground to a height of 5 meters. Calculate the work done by the person against gravity. (Assume )
Options
Option A
0 J
Option B
10 J
Option C is correct
100 J
Option D
200 J
Explanation
The work done by the person against gravity is equal to the potential energy gained by the block. The formula for potential energy is , where is the mass, is the acceleration due to gravity, and is the height. Given: Mass () = 2 kg Height () = 5 m Acceleration due to gravity () = Work done () = . Therefore, the work done by the person against gravity is 100 J. Options A, B, and D are incorrect as they do not match the calculated work done.