Battery Energy and Altitude Change

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An electric scooter's battery provides 120 Wh of energy, but due to friction and other losses, only 40% of that energy is usable for altitude change. With a combined weight of 890 N for the rider and scooter, the effective energy available for elevation gain is 48 Wh. To determine the altitude change, the relationship between energy, weight, and gravitational potential energy must be applied. Clarification on relevant equations and concepts is requested to facilitate understanding of the problem. The discussion emphasizes the need for guidance on how to approach the calculations involved.
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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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