A uniform cable hanging over the edge of a tall building is 40 feet long and weighs 60 pounds. How much work is required to pull 10 feet of the cable to the top?

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A uniform cable hanging over the edge of a tall building is 40 feet long and weighs 60 pounds.
How much work is required to pull 10 feet of the cable to the top?
Transcribed Image Text:A uniform cable hanging over the edge of a tall building is 40 feet long and weighs 60 pounds. How much work is required to pull 10 feet of the cable to the top?
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