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An object of mass 2 kg falls from a height of 5 m under the influence of the force of Earth's gravity, calculate the work done by the effect of its weight.

University Physics Volume 1

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Chapter8: Potential Energy And Conservation Of Energy

Section: Chapter Questions

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