A construction crane lifts a prestressed concrete beam weighing 3 short tons from the ground to the top of piers that are 24 ft above the ground. Determine the amount of work done considering (a) the beam and (b) the crane as the system. Express your answers in both lbf·ft and Btu.

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Forms of Energy

Energy is described as the capability to accomplish a task, like the ability to push a block by applying force on it. It is a quantitative property that is used to accomplish work on an object.