Question #6426224Single Choice

Physics

Question

A ball slides from the top of a hill (point A) to the bottom (point B) along a curved path. The vertical height of point A above the base is H. Which of the following statements is correct?

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Options

A
    The length of the curved path from A to B is unknown, so the work done by gravity cannot be determined.
B
    The resistance force along the path is unknown, so the work done by gravity cannot be determined.
C
    The work done by gravity from A to B is mg(H+h).
D
    The work done by gravity from A to B is mgH.

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