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Problem 1E

In one day, a 75-kg mountain climber ascends from the 1500-m level on a vertical cliff to the top at 2400 m. The next day, she descends from the top to the base of the cliff, which is at an elevation of 1350 m. What is her change in gravitational potential energy (a) on the first day and (b) on the second day?

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QUESTION:

Problem 1E

In one day, a 75-kg mountain climber ascends from the 1500-m level on a vertical cliff to the top at 2400 m. The next day, she descends from the top to the base of the cliff, which is at an elevation of 1350 m. What is her change in gravitational potential energy (a) on the first day and (b) on the second day?

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Solution 1E

Step 1:

Mass of mountain climber

Climber ascends from level

Vertical cliff to the top

The next day, she descends from the top to the base of the cliff, which is at an elevation of 1350 m.

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