Chemistry homework question about using a lever?

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Chemistry homework question about using a lever?

Using a lever I can lift 5000kg block .5m off the ground. Calculate the work done to lift the block. How much force must must I use if I can push the other end of the lever 2.0 m.

2007-04-18 06:06:09 · 2 answers · asked by norcalgrl87 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

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Work done = force x distance. Work it out.

Similarly, the other lever:

5000 x 0.5/2

2007-04-18 06:15:14 · answer #1 · answered by Gervald F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Try drawing or sketching a picture of this first. Then use the formulas for Work (=f x d) and the law of levers.

2007-04-18 14:54:38 · answer #2 · answered by MrZ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋