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Running through the cube

Anna is trapped in a trendy European museum, shaped like a giant cube, open on all sides to the elements. Each side of the cube is L = 200 m in length. She is stuck at the bottom of the cube, and needs to get to the upper corner opposite to leave. After her big lunch in the museum's cafe, Anna's mass is m = 45 kg.

The good news: there's a ramp running directly from her current location to the exit.

The bad news: a strong wind is blowing, with a force

How much work must Anna do to escape?


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