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A 3 kilogram cat is resting on top of a bookshelf that is 1 meters high. What is the cat’s gravitational potential energy relative to the floor? Answer: _______ | Units: _______
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A 3 kilogram cat is resting on top of a bookshelf that is 1 meters high. What is the cat’s gravitational potential energy relative to the floor?

Answer: _______ | Units: _______

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Potential energy = (mass) x (gravity) x (height)

Potential energy = (3 kg) x (9.8 m/s²) x (1 m)

Potential energy = 29.4 kg·m²/s²

Potential energy = 29.4 Joules

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