Try it on paper first. A hint, the key idea and the worked solution are here when you need them.
A girl of mass climbs steps. Each step is high. How much work does she do against gravity? ()
Lifting at a steady speed needs a force equal to the weight , so with . Only the height counts, not the path. Pulling along level ground at a steady speed: , with the friction force.
Have you tried it?
Work it out on paper first. It is fine to get stuck or make a mistake: that is how we learn. When you are ready, go through the solution one step at a time, and check each step against your own.
Step 1. Height. .
Step 2. Work. .
Answer: about , or .
Watch out. Use the total height, not the height of one step.
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