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What is the approximate potential energy of a 65 kg person standing on a step that is 0.15 m above the ground?

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m = 65 kg

h = 0.15m

g = 10m/s^2

Potential Energy = mgh

= 65 × 0.15 × 10

= 97.5 Joules

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