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what is the gravitational potential energy of a clock that had a mass of 4 kg and is positioned 1.5 m off the ground​

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Answer:

58.8 J

Step-by-step explanation:

Gravitational potential energy is defined as:

PE = mgh

Given m = 4 kg and h = 1.5 m:

PE = (4 kg) (9.8 m/s²) (1.5)

PE = 58.8 J

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