How much work is done raising a 200 pound load 5 feet?
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Correct answer to question 58 (Mechanical Comprehension): 1000 foot-pounds
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Work is force times distance, so 200 x 5 = 1000 foot-pounds. This figure is the same whether the load is lifted straight up or pushed up a ramp; only the force required differs.
Updated: November 2026
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