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Homework Statement
During the Powerhouse lab, Jerome runs up the stairs, elevating his 102 kg body a vertical distance of 2.29 meters in a time of 1.32 seconds at a constant speed.
a. Determine the work done by Jerome in climbing the stair case.
b. Determine the power generated by Jerome.
(credit : http://www.physicsclassroom.com/ )
Homework Equations
W=Fdcosθ
P=W/t[/B]
The Attempt at a Solution
well, I got the right answers but I don't get it why I can directly use 102 kg for F=ma in W=Fdcosθ equation to find work and the problem doesn't give me any theta or I miss some concept of work?