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What height would a 4 kg book need to be to have a potential energy of 235.2 J on earth?* need help!!
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What height would a 4 kg book need to be to have a potential energy of

235.2 J on earth?*
need help!!

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Answer:

5.99 m = 6 m

Step-by-step explanation:

PE = m*g*h

235.2 J = (4 kg)(9.81 m/s^2)(h)

h = (235.2 J)/(9.81*4)

h = 5.99 m

h = 6 m

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