How much work is done by gravity on an object sliding down an inclined plane?

In summary, An object of mass 10.0 kg is released from the top of an inclined plane with an angle of inclination of 30.0°. The object slides along the plane and has traveled 2.00 m along the slope. The coefficient of kinetic friction is 0.200 and g = 10.0 m/s2. When measuring work done by gravity, only the change in vertical height matters.
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An object of mass 10.0 kg is released from the top of an inclined plane which makes an angle of inclination of 30.0� with the horizontal. The object slides along the inclined plane. The questions refer to the instant when the object has traveled through a distance of 2.00 m measured along the slope. The coefficient of kinetic friction between the mass and the surface is 0.200. Use g = 10.0 m/s2. How much work is done by gravity?
 
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Can anyone please help me out?
 
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gravity is a conservative force which means that only the change in vertical height (not distance travelled) matters when measuring work done by gravity.
 

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What is work?

Work is the amount of energy transferred when a force is applied over a distance. It is measured in joules (J).

What is kinetic energy?

Kinetic energy is the energy an object possesses due to its motion. It is calculated by the formula KE = 1/2 * m * v^2, where m is the mass of the object and v is its velocity.

What is the relationship between work and kinetic energy?

Work and kinetic energy are directly related. When work is done on an object, it gains kinetic energy. This means that the more work is done on an object, the more kinetic energy it will have.

What is the difference between work and power?

Work is a measure of energy transfer, while power is a measure of how quickly work is done. Power is calculated by the formula P = W/t, where W is the work done and t is the time taken to do the work.

How is kinetic energy related to potential energy?

Kinetic energy and potential energy are two forms of energy that an object can possess. Potential energy is the energy an object has due to its position or state, while kinetic energy is the energy it has due to its motion. They are related because potential energy can be converted into kinetic energy and vice versa.

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