At its maximum speed, a 4 kg sloth can climb a height of 6 m in 2 minutes. A. What is the primary energy transformation that is taking place? B. What is the force required for the sloth to climb at a constant speed? C. How much work does this sloth do climbing the tree? D. How much does the potential energy increase?

At its maximum speed, a 4 kg sloth can climb a height of 6 m in 2 minutes. A. What is the primary energy transformation that is taking place? B. What is the force required for the sloth to climb at a constant speed? C. How much work does this sloth do climbing the tree? D. How much does the potential energy increase?

Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations and Connections

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Author:Katz, Debora M.

Publisher:Katz, Debora M.

Chapter8: Conservation Of Energy

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