N Montreal Velódromo Roof Raised 10cm by Machines

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The roof of the Montreal Velódromo was raised by machines in 1975 by 10 cm to achieve centralization. The weight of the roof was 3.7 x 107 N. The work done in lifting the roof can be calculated using the formula for gravitational potential energy (GPE), which is essential for understanding the mechanics involved in this operation.

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  • Familiarity with the formula for work: Work = Force x Distance
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1975 the roof of the Montreal Velódromo which weighed 3.7x107N was raised 10cm to be centralized. What the work performed by machines that raised the roof




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3.7x107
 
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what is the formula for work when lifting against gravity (gravitational potential energy (GPE))?
 

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