Physics (AS & A Level) · May / June 2017 · Paper 12 · Question 15

A cyclist is travelling at a constant speed up a hill. The frictional force resisting the cyclist's motion is 8.0 N. The cyclist uses 450 J of energy to travel a distance of 20 m. What is the increase in the gravitational potential energy of the cyclist?

1. A160 J
2. B290 J
3. C440 J
4. D610 J

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