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A 500-lb cable is 300 feet long and hangs vertically from the top of a building. How much work (in ft-lb) is required to pull the cable to the top of the building?

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A 500-lb cable is 300 feet long and hangs vertically from the top of a
building.
How much work (in ft-lb) is required to pull the cable to the top of
the building?
Note: Enter your answer without the use of decimals or commas.

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