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Physics (AS & A Level) · Oct / Nov 2019 · Paper 13 · Question 18

9702Gravitational potential energy and kinetic energy

Initially, four identical uniform blocks, each of mass $m$ and thickness $h$, are spread on a table. The acceleration of free fall is $g$. How much work is done on the blocks in stacking them on top of one another?

  1. A$3\,mgh$
  2. B$6\,mgh$
  3. C$8\,mgh$
  4. D$10\,mgh$

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Correct answer: B. $6\,mgh$

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