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Calculate Work: Aquarium 2m x 1m x 1m Full of Water
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The discussion focuses on calculating the work required to pump half of the water out of a full aquarium measuring 2 meters in length, 1 meter in width, and 1 meter in depth. Given the density of water at 1000 kg/m³, the total volume of the aquarium is 2 cubic meters, resulting in a mass of 2000 kg. The work done is determined by the formula W = F × d, where F is the force due to gravity acting on the mass of the water and d is the distance the water is lifted. The final calculation reveals that the work needed to pump half of the water out is 9800 Joules.
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