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An object has a gravitational

potential energy of 750 Joules and is
sitting on a shelf 3.0 meters above
the ground. What is the object's
mass?
[?] kilograms

User Nazif
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Answer:

potential energy = (mass × height × acceleration due to gravity.)

750 = mass × 3 × 10

hence, mass = 750/30 = 25 kg.

User Mrsheen
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