55.8k views
4 votes
Calculate the gravitational potential energy of a 2 kg banana hanging 5

meters above the ground.
(Use 10 m/s2 for gravity)

User Figbar
by
8.7k points

1 Answer

2 votes

Answer:

100 J

Step-by-step explanation:

The potential energy is given by the formula ...

PE = mgh

= (2 kg)(10 m/s^2)(5 m) = 100 J

User Alextoni
by
7.7k points