Finding work with displacement and weight.

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The discussion focuses on calculating the work done lifting a 5.0 kg toolbox 0.5 meters on Earth compared to the Moon. The key formula used is work = force x displacement, with force being the product of mass and gravitational acceleration. On Earth, the work calculated is 24.5 units, while on the Moon, it is significantly less at 4.08 units due to the Moon's gravity being one-sixth that of Earth's. The participant expresses satisfaction with their calculations and appreciation for community support. This highlights the impact of gravitational differences on work done in varying environments.
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Homework Statement


Steve lifts a 5.0kg toolbox 0.5 meters off the ground. Compare the amount of work that would be done on Earth to the amount that would be done on the moon.

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The Attempt at a Solution


(no idea what i am doing)

work = force x displacement

x = (5/a) (.5) cos 9.8
 
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Hint: since the mass of moon is less than that of Earth , therefore its gravity is 1/6th of the gravity at earth.
 
Ok think i fixed it up a bit.
5 x g (planet) = f
w = f x .5
 
w Earth = 24.5 (units)
w moon = 4.08 (units)
 
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Yup...its correct...!
 
Ok :) thanks for your help. glad to be a part of the community now.
 
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