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At what height does a 1000-kg mass have potential energy of 1J relative to the ground?

At what height does a 1000-kg mass have potential energy of 1J relative to the ground-example-1
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Answer:

0.0001 m

Step-by-step explanation:

Given

M=1000 KG

PE=1 J

G=9.8 m/s

H=?

Formula

PE = MGH

H= PE/MG

H=1/1000x9.8

H= 1/9800

or 0.00010204

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