Question

A 60.0 N circus performer performs a high wire act 5.0 m above ground. About how much gravitational potential energy does the performer have?

Answer 1

300 and if you need help use that formula

Answer 2

300 J

Step-by-step explanation:

The gravitational potential energy of the performer is given by:

`U=mgh`

where

(mg) is the weight of the performer, equal to the product between mass (m) and gravitational acceleration (g)

h is the height of the performer above the ground

In this problem, we have

(mg) = 60.0 N

h = 5.0 m

Substituting into the formula, we find

`U=(60.0 N)(5.0 m)=300 J`