Battery Energy and Altitude Change

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An electric scooter has a battery capable of supplying 120 Wh of energy. If friction forces and other losses acount for 60.0% of energy usage, what altitude change can a rider achieve when driving in hilly terrain, if the rider and scooter have a combined weight of 890N.

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