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  • Calculating Work Done: Lifting a 1N Mass 1 Meter - Physics Explained
    Here's how to calculate the work done:

    Understanding the Concepts

    * Work: Work is done when a force causes an object to move a certain distance. It's calculated as the product of force and displacement:

    * Work (W) = Force (F) × Distance (d)

    * Force of Gravity: When lifting an object vertically, you're working against the force of gravity. The force of gravity on an object is its weight, which is calculated as:

    * Weight (W) = Mass (m) × Acceleration due to gravity (g)

    Calculations

    1. Calculate the weight of the mass:

    * Weight (W) = 1 N (given)

    2. Calculate the work done:

    * Work (W) = Force (F) × Distance (d)

    * Work (W) = 1 N × 1 m

    * Work (W) = 1 Joule (J)

    Answer: 1 Joule of work is done when a 1N mass is raised a vertical distance of 1 m.

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