The great pyramid of Giza consits of approximately 2 millionstones, each weighing 1.5 tons ( 3000 lbs). The pyramid is 450 fthigh and has a square base measuring 750 ft. Find the work rquiredto lift the stones into place from ground level.
Would I use the integral of w=f*d; w=3000*x from 0 to 450? Do Ineed to do something with the square base and its volume?
Answer is 675,000,000,000 ft-lb
