What is the net work formula for lifting weights?

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a weight lifter lifts a set of weights a vertical distance of 3.64 m.
if a constant net force of 394 N is exerted on the weights, how much net work is done on the weights ?

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Nov 14, 2009

Hi PepeF!

work done = force "dot" distance

(W = ∫ F.dx)

What is the net work formula for lifting weights?

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What is the net work formula for lifting weights?

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