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, Technology Update (No access codes included)

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Chapter7: Energy Of A System

Section: Chapter Questions

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