How Much Work Does a Crane Do to Lift Soil?

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To calculate the work done by the crane in lifting soil, the mass of the soil must first be determined using its volume and density, resulting in a mass of 2.3 x 10^3 kg. The total weight of the soil can be calculated by multiplying this mass by the acceleration due to gravity (9.81 m/s²), and the weight of the bucket is given as 2.25 x 10^3 N. The total force (weight) to be lifted is the sum of the weight of the soil and the bucket. Finally, the work done can be calculated using the equation W = Fd, where F is the total weight and d is the height of 7.50 m.
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Homework Statement



A crane lifts a 2.25x10^3 bucket containing 1.15m^3 of soil (density = 2.00x10^3kg/m^3) to a height of 7.50 m. Calculate the work the crane performs.

Homework Equations


D=m/V
W=Fd


The Attempt at a Solution



F=2n25x10^3N
d=7.50m
D=2.00x10^3 kg/m^3
V=1.15m^3
W=?

alright so I've calculated the mass the object will have and i got 2.3 x 10^3kg
Now i was just wondering if anyone could help me on where to go from here?
 
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find the weight of the soil, add it on to the weight of the bucket and use your W=Fd equation.
 
how do i find the weight of the soil and the weight of the bucket?
 
weight=mass*g

g=acceleration due to gravity=9.81

you already know the weight of the bucket is 2.25*103 N.
 
Is it N or kg? You didnt specify and its very important
 
is what in N or kg? everything is there
 

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