10. Leaky sandbag A bag of sand originally weighing 144 lb was lifted at a constant rate. As it rose, sand also leaked out at a con- stant rate. The sand was half gone by the time the bag had been lifted to 18 ft. How much work was done lifting the sand this far? (Neglect the weight of the bag and lifting equipment.)

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10. Leaky sandbag A bag of sand originally weighing 144 lb was
lifted at a constant rate. As it rose, sand also leaked out at a con-
stant rate. The sand was half gone by the time the bag had been
lifted to 18 ft. How much work was done lifting the sand this far?
(Neglect the weight of the bag and lifting equipment.)
Transcribed Image Text:10. Leaky sandbag A bag of sand originally weighing 144 lb was lifted at a constant rate. As it rose, sand also leaked out at a con- stant rate. The sand was half gone by the time the bag had been lifted to 18 ft. How much work was done lifting the sand this far? (Neglect the weight of the bag and lifting equipment.)
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