A 2 kg object is raised to a height of 5 m. The work done against gravity (g=10) is MCQ with Answer and Explanation

A 2 kg object is raised to a height of 5 m. The work done against gravity (g=10) is
A. 50 J
B. 0 J
C. 100 J
D. 10 J
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Work = mgh = 2 × 10 × 5 = 100 J. Force = mg = 20 N, distance 5 m, work = 20 × 5 = 100 J. This becomes potential energy stored.

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