Calculate the work done by the person

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A 1.67 m tall person lifts a 2.34 kg book from the ground so it is 2.22 m above the ground. What is the potential energy of the book relative to the ground?

What is the potential energy of the book relative to the top of the person's head?

Calculate the work done by the person related to the answers in parts (a) and (b).

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