Find the gravitational potential energy of an 85kg person, standing atop Mt. Everest, at an altitude of 8848m. Use sea level as the location for y=0.

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Step-by-step explanation:

Gravitational potential energy

= mgh

= (85kg)(9.81N/kg)(8848m)

= 7,377,904.8J.

Flowerpower answered Sep 28, 2022

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